Manufacturing Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles. Responsibilities 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. You will: 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 improvements. Develop 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 GPDS. Prepare 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 results. Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development. Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards. Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required. Qualifications Requirements: 3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience 3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities 3+ years' CAD experience Preferred Requirements: 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, CPARS Experience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line Error proofing experience Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability. Strong Problem-solving skills Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus. Even better, you may have: Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design. Prototype design and development experience. Experience working with Tier 1 OEM Suppliers and partners Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly Benefits 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, 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. 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. About Us 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. About the Team 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. Job Info Job Identification 65693 Job Category Manufacturing Posting Date 06/22/2026, 08:58 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Schedule Full time Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Pro