Manufacturing Engineer

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford‑Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex
, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting‑edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world.

Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head‑on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

• Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem, which may include Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, or Vehicle Engineering.
• Collaborate with the Product Development team to generate facility and tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
• Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high‑volume assembly operations.
• Write, modify, and maintain process sheets, deliver updated cycle line layouts, and work with assembly plants to ensure a complete operator and equipment workstation is ready for launch.
• Lead manufacturing assembly builds, including Design Confirmation Vehicle, Tooling Trial, Pre‑Production, Mass Production 1, and Mass Production 2, across assembly plants in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
• Lead the identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product, tooling, and Final Assembly Engineering feasibility issues.
• Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools within your subsystem.
• Lead assembly tooling installation, start‑up, and commissioning at the assembly site, and support tooling buyoffs at vendor facilities.
• Drive Engineering Change implementation throughout key program milestones. Develop Lessons Learned from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
• Support department initiatives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional activities, including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning and Logistics, and New Model Programs.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.

• 5+ years experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities.
• 5+ years experience in one or more of the following automotive systems:
  Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line.
• 3+ years of 3D CAD review experience (Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, or equivalent).
• 3+ years demonstrated understanding of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and failure mode avoidance principles.
• Expertise in understanding of bill of materials, change control, process allocation and issue management systems.
• Ability to travel within North American countries (including USA and Mexico) as required, which may include supporting launch programs.

• Working knowledge in Vision system, Error‑proofing techniques, and Factory Information system.
• 3+ years demonstrated experience…