Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Identify equipment design, including new and retooling scope of work required for the 29MY 5.0L F-150 program .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,904 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive manufacturing processes, particularly in engine assembly and equipment design, while applying Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production efficiency. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and utilizing advanced tools like Siemens Teamcenter for effective project execution.

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Master's Degree In Manufacturing Engineering5 Years Experience In Automotive Manufacturing3 Years Experience In Engine Assembly OperationsLean Manufacturing Principles ApplicationSiemens Teamcenter Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Engine Assembly ProcessesRoboticsVision SystemsFastening SystemsGD&T Principles3D MethodsCPK/PPK AssessmentAtlas Copco PF6000 SystemDesign Feasibility AssessmentQuality Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationRoot-Cause AnalysisSupplier Management

Tools & Technologies

Siemens TeamcenterACAD NavigationLean Manufacturing ToolsGEMBA WalksKAIZEN Events

Industry Keywords

Automotive ManufacturingPowertrain ProgramsEquipment DesignProduction StartupTechnical Issues Resolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify equipment design, including new and retooling scope of work required for the 29MY 5.0L F-150 program
Meet with suppliers for line-up and select suppliers based on technical ability
Work with selected suppliers to develop and build new equipment and retool kits
Work with the Ford Essex Engine Plant launch and production team to develop work plans, including installation timing and skilled-trade requirements
Support production startup and resolve technical issues, including root-cause analysis
Create quality documentation of the process and desired quality outcomes with the collective team
Apply proprietary engine-assembly knowledge and lessons learned across programs
Work on powertrain programs and source global suppliers, including suppliers local to Dearborn
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Management, Applied Science, or a related field
5 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
3 years of experience supporting automotive manufacturing processes, including engine assembly operations and equipment including robotics, vision systems, and fastening systems
3 years of experience developing engine assembly processes in alignment with process standards, including assessing design feasibility within manufacturing operations
2 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying 3D methods, including GD&T principles, ACAD navigation, and virtual manipulation of components and equipment using Siemens Teamcenter
2 years of experience assessing equipment capability using CPK/PPK
1 year of experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles through projects involving the 8 wastes, GEMBA walks, and KAIZEN events, with documented results
1 year of experience developing and refining fastening programs using the Atlas Copco PF6000 system, including interpreting rundown programs and recommending updates
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the anticipated worksite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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