Manufacturing Engineer - Powertrain​/Test

Job Description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

This is a manufacturing engineering position with a focus on developing production test processes and project-managing the launch of new and retooled test equipment on powertrain manufacturing programs. It should be assumed that the position is based in the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) office. Depending on project assignments, travel to appropriate equipment OEMs and Ford Powertrain Plants is to be expected

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production Test Systems for transmission and electrified powertrain component projects
• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies
• Support all test processes (e.g. Leak Test, In-Process Test, Main Control Oil Calibration, Transmission /etransaxle Final Test, eMotor testing, etc.)
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working Product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications with feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification (ES)
• Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs
• Work with a multi-functional engineering team from Assembly, Machining, Quality and Plant Operations to ensure proper integration of test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems
• Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface
• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly, and machining processes and/or test equipment
• Implement test stand modifications as required for new models and corrective actions
• Implement test sequence (software) updates for new models and corrective actions
• Conduct equipment acceptance activities for test machines at both the OEM and Mfg. Plant to validate capability, robustness, and safety
• Review component/assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims and improve customer satisfaction on new programs
• Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BS Engineering or equivalent
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Data driven mentality and decision-making process
• Application experience in computers and electronics
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to learn product function
• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic working environment and diverse team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Base knowledge of various test processes (Leak Test, In-Process Test, EOL Test, etc.)
• Knowledge of transmission and/or electrified powertrain component function
• Mechanical and Controls Engineering aptitude
• Project management experience
• Programming experience in test software such as WMA, LabVIEW and VMC software
• Electronic controls systems experience with Siemens PLCs and VFDs
• Vibration/NVH analysis a plus

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or

all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental…