Manufacturing Engineer – Body Shop

Ford Motor Company

. Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, from initial concept through launch at the final assembly facility .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $63,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing engineering leadership, focusing on new model development, tooling, and process improvements. Proficient in applying lean manufacturing principles and managing assembly operations in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Engineering LeadershipLean Manufacturing PrinciplesTooling Specification and InstallationVirtual Manufacturing ToolsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing EngineeringTooling DevelopmentProcess ImprovementQuality ControlStatisticsAssembly Process InstructionsCycle Time AnalysisWorkstation ReadinessDimensionally In-Spec PartsData Collection

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingStress ManagementMinimal Supervision

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVPS SystemVirtual Manufacturing Tools

Industry Keywords

New Model DevelopmentAssembly OperationsProduction EnvironmentNorth American Assembly PlantsTravel Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, from initial concept through launch at the final assembly facility
Develop tooling and facilities based on product and process
Apply lean manufacturing principles
Lead virtual manufacturing assembly builds
Drive resolution of manufacturing issues
Interface with Design and Release activities
Develop formal assembly process instructions and enter process sheets into the VPS system
Lead assembly tooling specification purchase, installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site
Track open tooling and process issues and drive them to closure, including cycle time, throughput, and workstation readiness deliverables
Prepare management presentations
Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
Support new model launches, including extensive travel, standing, and walking in a plant environment
Deliver dimensionally in-spec parts for the respective system and understand component data and system impact
Deliver cycle line layouts and work with assembly plants to complete operator/equipment workstations for launch
Operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
Work with minimal direct supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or an equivalent manufacturing engineering
Willingness to travel and support launch activities at North American Assembly plants in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Travel is required, including co-location at a North American Assembly plant for 9 or more months depending on the scale of the vehicle launch
1 or more years of Microsoft Office experience, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Up to 40–50% travel required
Solid background with virtual manufacturing tools preferred
Experience with tooling, process, quality, and/or facility equipment in a production environment preferred
Excellent communication and presentation skills preferred
Working knowledge of statistics, including control charts and data collecting, preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship 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 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
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