Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy plus 45 days .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $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 tooling design, process improvement, and assembly operations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage product launches while ensuring quality and cost efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Manufacturing Engineering ExperienceTooling Design and ImplementationCAD ExperienceStatistical Analysis and Control ChartsProduct Launch and Issue Resolution

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing EngineeringTooling DesignProcess ImprovementCAD DesignStatistical AnalysisError ProofingProduct LaunchAssembly OperationsCycle Line LayoutsVME Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingCross-Functional Communication

Tools & Technologies

AVBOMWERSGSPAS/APTTeamcenterAIMCPARS

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveTier 1 OEM SuppliersManufacturing StandardsAssembly PlantsNew Model Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy plus 45 days
Implement new or modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes
Lead manufacturing assembly builds in Canada, Mexico, and United States assembly plants
Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing-related issues
Collaborate with multifunctional activities and teams
Write, modify, and maintain process sheets after Final Design Judgement
Write tooling design, build, and installation scopes of work
Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at assembly sites
Support tooling buy-off at vendor facilities
Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts
Lead or manage key VME areas for upfront feasibility processes during GPDS phases
Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
Support Program Cost Study responses and cross-functional alignment
Support resolution of architecture and high-investment plant issues to mitigate launch risks
Document and present lessons learned to create or update manufacturing standards
Travel extensively to the Kansas City Assembly Plant through 2028

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical preferred)
3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
3+ years' experience with tooling, processes, and facilities
3+ years' CAD experience
Solid understanding of statistics, including control charts and data collecting
Knowledge of Ford software systems such as AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, and CPARS
Experience in one or more of Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, or End of Line
Error proofing experience
Product launch experience and issue resolution capability
Manufacturing experience, including CAD design and tooling design
Experience working with Tier 1 OEM suppliers and partners
VISA sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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
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