Design Industrialization Engineer

Job-ID: 72180Category: ManufacturingLocation: Dearborn, MI, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-26Closes: 2026-11-16Preferred Degree: Bachelor of Applied ScienceIn this position... We are looking for a degreed engineer with prior manufacturing experience and a strong quality background. Ideal candidates for this position will have technical expertise in High Pressure Die Casting, Greensand / SPM molding, CGI castings for powertrain, structural and EV vehicle applications and prior experience managing automotive suppliers for an OEM or experience supporting a supplier manufacturing site as a Quality Engineer. Key responsibilities will include performing Casting Process new technology feasibility assessments & manufacturing assessments, resolving issues, developing robust industrialization plans, breaking capacity constraints, addressing systemic quality/warranty issues and delivering on APQP/PPAP. Building strong relationships with supplier partners will be critical for success and significant collaboration will be required with senior leaders in the Ford Product Development, Research, Supply Chain and STA team. This will require excellent verbal and written communication skills and a passion for teamwork and collaboration. The Ford Casting STA Team is committed to delivering a world class automotive supply base that produces best in class quality in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.Our diverse Global Casting STA Team includes team members in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is comprised of manufacturing experts with specialties in body exterior, body interior, chassis, powertrain, and electrical. Together our team works to understand the changing manufacturing landscape, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility. QualificationsYou'll have... BS in engineering3+ years of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process/manufacturing experience2+ years of knowledge or prior experience with supplier manufacturing 2+ years prior Quality Engineer experience Knowledge of problem solving and quality skillsStrong communication and relationship building skillsAbility to travelEven better, you may have...MS in engineeringFluent in English and SpanishAdvanced knowledge of casting manufacturing process(es) with hands-on experiencePrior experience in the casting process planning, implementation, and launch and secondary manufacturing operations (machining, assembly, etc)Prior experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessmentsPrior foundry operational experience in casting manufacturing processes and process controlPrior experience leading industrialization projectsExperience in project management and/or program launches preferredYou 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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120. 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. C#LI-onsite #LI-SB7ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Engagement with external suppliers to drive robust Casting manufacturing process standard execution to deliver quality and delivery excellenceCollaborate with Research and PD to understand new technologies and how they might impact the supply baseIn depth Casting process feasibility analysis for new supplier sites, new technology and high-risk commoditiesLead development, documentation and implementation of critical Design Industrialization STA deliverables during planning and executionParticipate in Casting process standard governance, Tech Clubs, and supplier summitsProvide Casting process technical support during issue resolution to cascade supplier systemic quality, capacity, delivery, and manufacturing lessons learned to prevent recurrenceCollaborate with peers in Product Development, Research and Supply Chain to drive optimal sourcing decisionsConduct Launch Readiness Reviews at Supplier sites as per Ford’s Supplier Engagement Process for future model programsConduct Manufacturing Site Assessments (MSA), identifying gaps, and establishing/monitoring CIAP’s (Continuous Improvement Action Plans)Conduct onsite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for new programsDrive capacity/uplift actions with Suppliers in accordance with Global Capacity Planning (GCP) and Manufacturing Capacity Planning Volumes (MCPV) study requirementsReview and approve Supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) ensuring compliance to capacity requirementsReview supplier incremental tooling work plans ensuring that plans comply to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirementsReview and approve PPAP’s (Production Part Approval Process) for engineering changes, supplier driven (SREA) changes, and new tooled end itemsDrive on-time PPAP submissions ensuring that supplier project timing plans are on trackDrive compliance to all organizational and corporate training requirementsDrive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance by Deep Diving:·DFMEA’s/PFMEA’s·Special Characteristics Agreements (SCCAF)·Control PlansAbout the organizationFord’s Purchasing team works to ensure that parts and services sourced from around the globe are of the highest quality, at optimal cost, and delivered on-time. We aim to build strong relationships with the supply base so that Ford can produce vehicles that our customers want and value. Building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse range of suppliers helps us lower costs, improve quality and make progress toward our sustainability goals. We recognize that a diverse supply base is an integral part of our overall success, providing fresh perspectives that lead to cutting-edge innovations and accelerated business development. We continue to foster productive relationships with entrepreneurs from a wide range of backgrounds to meet our customers’ needs and expectations.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.