Manufacturing Engineer – Heat Treatment

Ford Motor Company

. Lead/support specification and acquisition of equipment, alloys, carts, automation, and related components for carburizing, induction hardening, shot peening, and laser welding .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equipment acquisition, supplier management, and project management within manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and technical specifications. Proficient in utilizing statistical tools and engineering documentation to ensure process compliance and quality results.

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Equipment Acquisition ManagementSupplier ManagementProject Management ToolsStatistical Tools ProficiencyTechnical Purchasing Experience

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Hard Skills

Metallurgical EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringTechnical Drawing InterpretationGear MachiningMetrologyBudgeting and Financial ControlProcess DocumentationContinuous ImprovementHeat Treatment Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationSelf-MotivatedAnalytical Problem-SolvingTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMinitabMS ProjectGantt ChartsTracking Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 9001IATF 16949

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentPowertrain ManufacturingCapital ProjectsSupplier ContractsProcess Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead/support specification and acquisition of equipment, alloys, carts, automation, and related components for carburizing, induction hardening, shot peening, and laser welding
Qualify machines, tools, and processes using Ford tools and statistical methods
Implement equipment within Powertrain plant manufacturing systems
Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned, and development of new technologies, materials, and methods
Lead the end-to-end equipment acquisition process, including technical specifications, requirements gathering, supplier evaluation, selection, and purchase requisitions
Partner with Purchasing to conduct sourcing and purchasing activities
Own equipment delivery from design approval and simulations through supplier runoff, shipping, installation, commissioning, capability studies, and production start-up
Manage supplier, integrator, and service-provider contracts
Prepare cost estimates, control budgets and project checkbooks, track purchase-order authorizations and commitments, and document acquisition expenses
Develop timing plans, identify deviations, and lead recovery actions
Ensure complete supplier documentation, including manuals, installation drawings, spare-parts lists, and preventive-maintenance plans
Produce process documentation such as flowcharts, PFMEA, DCP, process sheets, visual aids, gauging instructions, and control charts
Apply PFMEA, Control Plan, SCCAF, and Error Proofing to mitigate risks
Develop standardized engineering solutions addressing ergonomics, safety, productivity, and process compliance
Document engineering studies, development tests, and process-improvement projects
Support plant layout, spare-parts, visual-factory, and scrap-management strategies
Interface with engineering teams, OEM suppliers, plants, maintenance, Purchasing, quality, safety, and facilities
Work cross-functionally to achieve cost, quality, and timing targets and ensure manufacturing feasibility and process robustness
Lead resolution of technical and program issues and escalate significant impacts
Coordinate labor planning for equipment installation
Prepare and present status reports, program reviews, and executive presentations
Lead or participate in project follow-up meetings and report risks, opportunities, completion status, cost, timing, and quality indicators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in a manufacturing plant environment
Experience in supplier management, technical purchasing, and preparation of purchasing specifications (RFQ/ESWP)
Experience in schedule management, budgeting, and financial control of capital (CAPEX) projects
Knowledge of complex technical drawing interpretation and its application
Knowledge of gear machining and metrology
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and Minitab
Knowledge of and experience with statistical tools
Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, Gantt charts, tracking dashboards)
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations for executive audiences
Self-motivated and autonomous, with strong project ownership
High planning and organizational capacity, with ability to manage multiple work fronts
Proactive, analytical, data-driven problem-solving approach
Proven ability to accomplish tasks and objectives and achieve quality results
Ability to interact and build teams across cross-functional and multicultural teams
Willingness to learn new skills and availability to travel during critical equipment installation and commissioning phases
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred/plus qualifications include heat treatment processes, high-volume ferrous metallurgical processing, tooling design, vacuum carburizing, pusher-type furnaces, ISO 9001/IATF 16949, automotive or powertrain/battery manufacturing, and additional education in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

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