Manufacturing Engineer-Machining

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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...

The candidate will be responsible for the specification, design, validation, runoff, installation, and launch of new and existing machining systems that produce engine and transmission components. These may include cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, transmission cases and other largely aluminum components. The candidate will work with a team of engineers and interact regularly with plant operations personnel and suppliers. They will be responsible for element sof the process including tooling, gauging, and overall process documentation.

Responsibilities

In this position...

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem.

• 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 and Machining feasibility issues.

• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.

• Lead machining and tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.

• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling 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).

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, Or equivalent work experience

• Min of 1+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to support launch programs on extended travel

• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)

• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles

• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

Even better, you may have...

• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)

• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS

• Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred but not mandatory

• Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities preferred but not mandatory

• Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line, Stator/Rotor Manufacturing, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, and Battery Assembly

• Error proofing

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 5-8 and ranges from $63,480- 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.

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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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