Launch Manufacturing Engineer – F-150

Ford Motor Company

. Support product launches of the F-150 program .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on process implementation, quality assurance, and project management. Proficient in developing tooling designs, conducting cost analyses, and collaborating across teams to support product launches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Engineering ExperienceKnowledge of Global Manufacturing Standard (GMS)Project Management SkillsMS Office CompetencyProblem-Solving Skills Using Statistics

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Hard Skills

Process ImplementationTooling DesignCost AnalysisError-Proofing Implementation8D LeadershipDPA5 ChecksPFMEA CreationHealth Chart AssessmentsCycle-Line Layout EngineeringSupplier Purchase Order Initiation

Soft Skills

Strong Written Communication SkillsStrong Oral Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Vehicle Operation Structure Standard (VOSS)NFPA70ENFPA79ANSISAE HS-1738UL 508AManufacturing Efficiency StandardsQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support product launches of the F-150 program
Deliver manufacturing processes and tools from concept through implementation
Ensure workstations and processes meet quality, safety, and manufacturing efficiency standards
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and program management teams
Create, modify, and update program-specific process sheets
Perform DPA5 checks and escalate part or process issues
Support virtual build sequence, virtual builds, and P-Release
Complete design-phase Health Chart assessments
Create and update PFMEAs for the Conformance Letter
Support development and sign-off of the Special Characteristics Cascade and Agreement Form (SCCAF)
Develop program cost analyses from Vignette through PA
Define tooling and equipment needs, including tooling, automation, pallets, and conveyance
Support cycle-line layout and workstation engineering
Provide benchmark data for equipment availability, MTTR, and MTBF simulations
Adhere to the master schedule and work with the Facility team to identify needs
Develop tooling design and build statements of work
Develop process RFQs and initiate supplier purchase orders
Lead pre-FDJ shop buy-offs
Support preproduction prototype builds
Document and resolve build issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's of Engineering
1+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment
Knowledge of Global Manufacturing Standard (GMS) and Vehicle Operation Structure Standard (VOSS)
Knowledge of NFPA70E, NFPA79, ANSI, SAE HS-1738, and UL 508A
Implementation of error-proofing
Problem-solving skills using statistics
Ability to lead 8D
MS Office competency, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Project management skills
Ability to work with all levels of personnel for the duration of the program
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Domestic relocation is not available

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 childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time