Manufacturing Engineer - Powertrain​/Test

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.

• 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

• 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!

• 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 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 6 - 8 and ranges from $72,.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

• 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,…