Manufacturing Engineer- Machining Process

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

Responsibilities:

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for production operations by providing technical process expertise, project management and trouble shooting skills.
• Develop, lead and install plant CIB projects. Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Work with Product Engineering to implement new programs, design changes and running changes.
• Develop cost studies and feasibilities for changes. Utilize WERS.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility of product changes & studies.
• Review and sign off on feasibility prints and design changes.
• Develop process design, investment and operating costs, and timing to implement product changes and continuous improvement projects.
• Support functional line trials and new product builds.
• Support plant Rate of Climb (ROC) actions.
• Actively participate in PIC Room process and support improvements in scrap reduction, FTT, unusable inventory, etc.
• Work with and update process related documentation such as blueprints, equipment manuals, process illustrations, tool layouts and gage bench instructions.
• Provide technical support for improvement and maintenance actions. Work to improve machine uptime and develop wellness actions.
• Interface closely with skilled trades during improvement actions, breakdown recovery, and program installations.
• Work with suppliers to purchase, design, fabricate, run off and install equipment. Document equipment run off on plant floor and complete EVP.
• Utilize standardized processes and maintain process discipline to implement improvements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Possess strong continuous improvement mindset and drive for results.
• Strong in troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• New program or forward model launch experience.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, Holidays, shutdowns, and off shifts.
• Project management skills.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of process engineer experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office experience

• Bachelor of Science – Engineering Degree. Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial preferred.
• Candidate demonstrates leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status