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Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

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

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on tooling, process improvements, and assembly operations. Proficient in CAD and capable of leading cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Manufacturing Engineering LeadershipTooling Design and InstallationCAD ExperienceAutomotive Manufacturing ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Manufacturing EngineeringToolingProcess ImprovementCADPlant Layout DevelopmentAssembly OperationsQuality ImprovementCost ReductionCycle Line LayoutsVME Processes
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Automotive ManufacturingAssembly PlantsProcess SheetsTooling Buy-OffFinal Design JudgementLaunch Risk MitigationManagement PresentationsManufacturing Standards

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 + 45 days
  • Implement new or modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes
  • Lead manufacturing assembly builds in Canada, Mexico, and US assembly plants
  • Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing-related issues
  • Collaborate with multifunctional activities and cross-functional 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/manage key areas of VME for upfront feasibility processes
  • Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
  • Support Program Cost Study responses and aligned results
  • Support resolution of architecture and high-investment plant issues to mitigate launch risks
  • Document and present lessons learned to create or update manufacturing standards

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical) or Applied Science
  • 2+ years of Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
  • 2+ years of experience with tooling, processes, and facilities
  • 2+ years of CAD experience
  • Extended travel to assembly plants in the US, Canada, and/or Mexico required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Extended travel to assembly plants in the US, Canada, and/or Mexico