Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Casting Manufacturing Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $162K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to building a better world through innovative manufacturing. The Casting Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes, leading equipment specifications, and coordinating with diverse teams to ensure efficient production of smart vehicles.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Development of manufacturing processes
Lead equipment specification and design
Track manufacturing equipment and system builds
Lead equipment launch and commissioning
Work as part of a diverse team with process, safety, controls, Ford Land, and plant engineers as well as external engineering, suppliers, and installation contractors
Driving, tracking, and reporting status and progress to peers and leadership
Lead delivery of new model program work for Powertrain programs
Manufacturing representative on product development and plant cross functional teams, converting what is wanted into how it can be made
Develop manufacturing process and associated equipment specifications to deliver safe and efficient equipment and systems
Partner with purchasing to issue request for quotations, analyze responses, and select a successful bidder to ensure procurement of the lowest cost systems able to satisfy project timing and equipment performance requirements
Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with suppliers to orchestrate equipment design, build, and installation
Define the scope of equipment installation for either turn-key, direct contracted, or internal trades. Lead the bidding process, review bids, and work with purchasing to award final contracts
Coordinate and track program facilities funding and maintain financial records. Establish project timing, track progress, and communicate status to program delivery, plant, and leadership teams
Coordinate PTME Process requirements with plant teams, Ford Land, safety, ergonomics, quality, materials planning and logistics, and other activities to ensure equipment and installations support PTME demands, protect our people, and satisfy all quality, cost, and productivity targets
Direct activities of installation contractors or internal trades to install and power-on equipment according to program timing
On-site support: hands-on work with equipment and suppliers. During launch, travel and on-site presence are required
Lead equipment operational evaluations and confirm all performance specifications are met
Lead successful transfer of equipment to plant manufacturing teams
Support program studies and financial requirements
Development of manufacturing standards and driving continuous improvement
Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned, their application to Powertrain programs, and impacts to existing strategies and standard
Participate in management program reviews and represent the Powertrain Manufacturing organization in commodity discussions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience
Desire to build and hone a broad skill set including leading teams, project management, safety and ergonomics, materials planning and logistics, testing and validation, gauging, manufacturing processes and equipment, and presenting to leadership
Strong drive and project management skills
Strong organizational skills
Equipment and process troubleshooting with a focus on implementing best possible resolutions for the overall enterprise
Ability to develop project timing and coordinate activities to control all aspects of program deliverables across multiple organizations
3D CAD review abilities, ability to read 2D blueprints and construction drawings
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
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