Manufacturing Process Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Support development and implementation of crankshafts, gears, and related round-parts manufacturing systems for new powertrain programs in Michigan, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in machining process optimization, including steel and iron metal cutting and grinding, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringMachining Process KnowledgeLean Manufacturing PrinciplesGD&T KnowledgeCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Machining Process OptimizationSteel And Iron Metal CuttingGrinding TechniquesDiscrete-Event SimulationEngineering Drawing InterpretationHeat-Treatment KnowledgeMetallurgy KnowledgeForging KnowledgeCasting KnowledgeSix Sigma

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStrong Organization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing SystemsSimulation Software

Industry Keywords

Powertrain ProgramsUAW EnvironmentHigh-Production Manufacturing FacilityEquipment InstallationSafety And Ergonomics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and implementation of crankshafts, gears, and related round-parts manufacturing systems for new powertrain programs in Michigan, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada
Apply machining process knowledge, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding, to optimize quality, costs, timing, and footprint
Support equipment installation, power-on, run capability, and equipment handover to powertrain plants
Initiate, evaluate, and recap equipment-purchase bids; work with Purchasing to write and place orders
Collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, Product, and Plant engineering teams to resolve engineering and program-delivery issues
Coordinate facilities, safety, ergonomics, material handling and kitting, tooling, and gauging activities
Support discrete-event simulation for constraint analysis and work with Industrial Engineers to improve throughput
Travel up to 50% in collaboration with OEMs, tooling, gauging, and equipment suppliers
Work as part of an agile team implementing standardized engineering solutions for machining equipment
Deliver process design, layout, ergonomics, safety, and productivity outcomes for new programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering
1+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience
Working knowledge of GD&T and reading engineering drawings
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team
Strong organization skills with ability to handle complex projects with multiple objectives
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma
Proven record of customer-focused work
Knowledge or experience with heat-treatment or metallurgy (preferred)
Forging or casting knowledge or experience (preferred)
Experience working in a UAW environment (preferred)
Experience in a fast-paced, high-production manufacturing facility (preferred)
Based in Dearborn, MI
Willingness to travel significantly during launches and up to 50% in support of assigned projects
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