Manufacturing Process Engineer; Plant Assembly

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Plant Assembly)

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

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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 and vehicle components.

In this position...

GME (Global Manufacturing Engineer) is a cross‑functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants, powertrain & battery cell plants, and assemblies at component plants. The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will be a part of this team.

What you’ll do:

In this key role, you will provide manufacturing engineering excellence as part of a dynamic team to deliver engine assembly program content – from initial process concept through a final production assembly system. This will involve the application of lean manufacturing principles to ensure the highest quality, most efficient processes and products possible. You will:

• Development of tooling and facilities based on product and process.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead virtual manufacturing assembly builds.
• Technology is improving every day, work with Machine Builders, Vision System Integrators, Robot Builders, etc.. Implementing new solutions for improved quality & Process Control.
• Drive resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Interface with Design and Release activities
• Interface with cross‑functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Purchasing, Facilities, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).
• Develop formal assembly process instructions that meet quality and cycle time requirements.
• Lead assembly tooling specification purchase, installation, start‑up, and commissioning at the assembly site.
• Lead identification, resolution, and closure of eMotor, Assembly, Test, Controls, Ergonomics, Safety and other feasibility issues.
• Prepare management presentations.
• Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements.
• Support new model launches. During launches, the position will require travel, standing, and walking in a plant environment.
• Deliver dimensionally in‑spec parts for their respective system. Understand component data and a system impact.
• Deliver cycle line layouts and work with the assembly plants to have a complete operator/equipment workstation ready for launch.
• Operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Work with minimal direct supervision

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical pref) OR 5+ years equivalent experience in the Automotive Manufacturing industry
• Ability to travel (including extended travel) to assembly and component plants in USA, Canada, and Mexico as required (up to 80% during peak program times)
• Strong computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with Plant Launches
• Experience with Robots & Automation within Assembly process
• Solid background with virtual manufacturing tools
• Experience with tooling, process, quality, and or facility equipment in a production environment
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T, etc.)
• Working knowledge of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Strong Project Management skills and result‑oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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…