Advanced Conveyors Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design efficient conveyance systems and layouts in AutoCAD .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing conveyance systems using AutoCAD, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead technical assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD ProficiencyConveyance Systems DesignManufacturing ExperienceTechnical Specifications DefinitionCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Conveyance Systems DesignFeasibility StudiesCost-Effectiveness AnalysisRisk AssessmentProcess OptimizationTechnical SpecificationsInstallation ExpertiseTooling ExperienceFinal Assembly KnowledgeSimulation Analysis

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationCollaborationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADTeamcenter

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingAutomotiveSafety RegulationsIndustry StandardsSupplier ComplianceOperational CostsThroughput ImprovementErgonomicsField ReviewsPlant Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design efficient conveyance systems and layouts in AutoCAD
Perform detailed feasibility studies, simulations, and analyses of proposed designs and process changes
Assess technical viability, cost-effectiveness, and potential risks
Collaborate with manufacturing, product engineering, plant teams, and suppliers
Define technical specifications and integrate conveyor systems into the final assembly line
Optimize conveyor layouts and processes to improve throughput, ergonomics, and operational costs
Ensure designs and implementations comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal specifications
Provide technical expertise from concept generation through installation and prove-out
Add costs into GMOD for forward model conveyance and facilities programs
Ensure tier 1 suppliers comply with GVOSS for conveyance and tooling designs
Lead onsite field reviews and plant alignment meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing
Strong written and communication skills
AutoCAD proficiency
Teamcenter proficiency
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Automotive experience, final assembly preferred
Conveyance systems or tooling experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time
Hybrid work arrangement or remote work for non-local candidates