Process Engineer; Stators

Process Engineer (Stators) at Ford Motor Company

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we are creating opportunities to accelerate your career potential and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

• Deliver Manufacturing and Quality Operating System requirements for Powertrain eMotor (Rotor/Stator).
• Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.
• Write, modify, and maintain process sheets and deliver an entire process.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of eMotor, Assembly, Test, Controls, Ergonomics, Safety and other feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
• Lead assembly and other start‑up activities associated with commissioning at the manufacturing site. Support equipment trials at vendor facilities prior to shipment to Ford.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues, working closely with operations teams.
• Develop “Lessons Learned” from new model launches and implement prevent‑reoccurrence actions in future programs.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation initiatives.
• Interface with cross‑functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Purchasing, Facilities, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

• BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, etc.)
• 5+ years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing arena, preferably as a Process Engineer working with eMotor Powertrain components (Stators/Rotors).
• This role will be based out of Sterling Heights, MI through 2026.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to support and launch programs onsite.
• Strong project management skills and result‑oriented mindset.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure‑mode avoidance principles.
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T, etc.).
• Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: WERS, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIMs, Ariba/Aurora.
• Experience with error proofing.
• Ability to travel (including extended travel) to assembly and component plants in USA, Canada, and Mexico.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup childcare, and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• 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.

This position is a salary grade range 5‑8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

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