MFG Eng Specialist

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 have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

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.

Coordinate cross-functional resources to identify root causes of technical issues and develop validated, actionable solutions. Design and implement AI-powered vision control systems based on advanced technical knowledge of vision technologies. Work with a variety of vision cameras and programming software; continuously evaluate and improve equipment for better quality and delivery performance. Maintain and update program backups for automation and machinery systems.

Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations. Support new installations and upgrades of automation systems, gantries, material handling equipment, and robots-especially for regular/hybrid engine manufacturing. Reprogram, validate, and troubleshoot equipment in response to engineering changes, focusing on sustainability, continuous improvement, and emission reduction by upgrading or replacing obsolete technology.

Review equipment safety through risk assessments and ECPL (Energy Control and Power Lockout) placards to maintain a safe work environment. Read, modify, and approve electrical schematics and AutoCAD drawings for system installations and upgrades. Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Assist in training plant electricians and manufacturing personnel on systems and safety procedures. Use plant software tools including FIS, QTS, QWX, LMA, and AI-based visual inspection systems to monitor equipment cycle times and ensure quality standards are met.

Operate and troubleshoot a range of systems including PLCs, CNCs, Safety PLCs, Siemens, Schneider, Rexroth, VFDs, Servos, PROFINET, Modbus, ABB robots, and AI vision systems. Maintain working knowledge of OA, CPN/MPN networks and industrial communication protocols for both wired and wireless connectivity. Domestic Travel Required up to 10%.

What you'll be able to do:

MFG Eng Specialist - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Coordinate cross-functional resources to identify root causes of technical issues and develop validated, actionable solutions. Design and implement AI-powered vision control systems based on advanced technical knowledge of vision technologies. Work with a variety of vision cameras and programming software; continuously evaluate and improve equipment for better quality and delivery performance.

Maintain and update program backups for automation and machinery systems.

Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products and systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations. Support new installations and upgrades of automation systems, gantries, material handling equipment, and robots-especially for regular/hybrid engine manufacturing. Reprogram, validate, and troubleshoot equipment in response to engineering changes, focusing on sustainability, continuous improvement, and emission reduction by upgrading or replacing obsolete technology.

Review equipment safety through risk assessments and ECPL (Energy Control and Power Lockout) placards to maintain a safe work environment. Read, modify, and approve electrical schematics and AutoCAD drawings for system installations and upgrades. Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. Assist in training plant electricians and manufacturing personnel on systems and safety procedures. Use plant software tools including FIS, QTS, QWX, LMA, and AI-based visual inspection systems to monitor equipment cycle times and ensure quality standards are met.

Operate and troubleshoot a range of systems including PLCs, CNCs, Safety PLCs, Siemens, Schneider, Rexroth, VFDs, Servos, PROFINET, Modbus, ABB robots, and AI vision systems. Maintain working knowledge of OA, CPN/MPN…