Manufacturing Engineer

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

GME (Global Manufacturing Engineering) is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new engine programs at assembly plants and new powertrain and battery cell and assemblies at component plants. The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will be a part of this team.

What you'll do...

• Lead design, procurement, build and installation and launch of Powertrain Assembly Systems.
• Meet program timing, cost, and quality deliverables for global powertrain programs.
• Deliver standardized processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies.
• Work with pre-program engineering, product development, and TS to address program-specific assembly issues.
• Support and lead various elements of the development of the Global Powertrain Assembly BoPs, MPSs, MDSs, and SELs.
• Support Investment Efficiency for assembly equipment and systems.
• Support development of new technology through the Concept and Implementation Readiness Process.
• Work with departmental peers to insure complete alignment across all cylinder head assembly systems.
• Deliver Manufacturing Quality Operating System requirements for cylinder head assembly system.
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.
• Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Assembly feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
•  Lead cylinder head assembly equipment installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support equipment buyoffs at vendor facilities.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and equipment issues.
• Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs, Operations Teams).

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field of study.
• Min of 5 years of experience in Automotive Assembly preferably Cylinder head Assembly. 
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing assembly processes.
• Solid experience and knowledge in:
  • Basic Engine function
  • Various assembly processes including cup plugs and ball plugs pressing into cylinder heads, valve seal install, valve key-up, fastening, and error-proofing.
  • Assembly equipment including feeders, conveyors, robots, vision system, fastening, testing and assembly tooling. 
  • Auto Cad, Teamcenter, E2KS, GSPAS, MIDAS, GI, and other PLM-related tools
  • QOS, PFMEA, DCP, FIS, One Spot, Ariba Purchasing System, and other LRCA elements.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic working environment and diverse team.
• Willing/able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proven record of functioning in a plant environment, including the ability to work with plant management to implement new programs with minimal disruption to the plant’s performance.

Even better, you may have...

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in collaborating with cross functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willing/able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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. 

This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $72,480-162,120.



Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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