Manufacturing Engineer – General Assembly

Ford Motor Company

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on tooling design, process improvement, and project management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive quality and cost improvements during product launches.

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Automotive Manufacturing Engineering ExperienceTooling Design and DevelopmentCAD ExperienceProject Management ExperienceProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Tooling DesignProcess ImprovementManufacturing AssemblyStatistics and Control ChartsPrototype DesignProduct Launch ExperienceError ProofingCycle Line LayoutsFinal Design JudgementVendor Facility Coordination

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsensus DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationIssue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

AVBOMWERSGSPAS/APTTeamcenterAIMCPARS

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveManufacturing EngineeringAssembly PlantsTier 1 OEM SuppliersVMEGPDSLaunch RisksLessons LearnedPlant LayoutsCross-Functional Teams

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 teams and activities
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 areas of VME for upfront feasibility processes between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses
Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to mitigate launch risks
Document and present Lessons Learned to create or update manufacturing standards
Travel extensively to assembly plants in the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico during vehicle launches
Co-locate at the plant site during launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc, Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical, OR Applied Science or equivalent work experience
2+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
2+ years' experience with tooling, processes, and facilities
2+ years' CAD experience
Solid understanding of statistics, including control charts and data collecting
Knowledge of one or more Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
Experience in one or more of: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
Error proofing experience
Product launch experience and issue resolution capability
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams to develop consensus
Manufacturing experience, including CAD design and tooling design
Project management experience
Prototype design and development experience
Experience working with Tier 1 OEM suppliers and partners
Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly
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
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