Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job-ID: 72062Category: ManufacturingLocation: Dearborn, MI, United StatesWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-06Preferred Degree: Bachelor of EngineeringThis position will be a part of an agile team implementing standardized engineering solutions for machining equipment. They will have responsibility for process design, layout, ergonomics, safety and productivity. The engineer will be working closely with my teams to deliver new programs. This includes OEMs, Plant Production Teams, Launch, gauging, tooling, and controls. QualificationsQualifications: Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.1+ years of engineering and manufacturing experienceWorking knowledge of GD&T; reading engineering drawingsStrong communication skills along with the ability to work in a cross functional teamStrong organization skills with the ability to handle complex projects with multiple objectivesFamiliarity of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six SigmaProven record of customer focused workPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge or experience with heat-treatment or metallurgyForging or casting knowledge or experienceExperience working in a UAW environmentExperience in a face-paced, high production, manufacturing facilityThis position is based in Dearborn, MI. There will be times during launches that will require a significant amount of travel and working directly in Ford manufacturing plants.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 $74,300-$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: 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.This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-GR1 ResponsibilitiesSupport development and implementation of Crankshafts, Gears and related Round Parts manufacturing systems for new powertrain programs in Michigan, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada.Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding to deliver an efficient and optimized process regarding quality, costs, timing, and footprint.Support equipment installation, power on, run capability, and equipment handover to the powertrain plants. Initiate bids, evaluate, recap bids for equipment purchase; work with Purchasing to write and place orders.Work with OEMs, suppliers, Product, and Plant engineering teams to resolve engineering and program delivery issues.Interface and coordinate project related items such as facilities, safety, ergonomics, material handling & kitting, tooling, and gauging.Support discrete event simulation for constraint analysis; work with Industrial Engineers (IE) to assess and improve throughput.Travel up to 50% in support of assigned projects in collaboration with OEMs, Tooling, Gauging, and related equipment suppliers.About the organizationWe 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.About the companyAt 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.