Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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...We’re seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.You'll have...Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical)3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities3+ years' CAD experienceEven better, you may have...Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARSExperience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of LineError proofing experienceDemonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capabilityAbility to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensusProven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling designPrevious project management experiencePrototype design and development experienceExperience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partnersManufacturing experience in general or final assemblyVISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITIONYou 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 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.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: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.#GME#LI-Onsite#LI-MH5What you'll do...Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities.Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement.Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off @ vendor facility.Drive quality, cost, and labor improvementsDevelop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts.Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDSPrepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned resultsSupport resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model DevelopmentDocument and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standardsExtended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico requiredFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-01