Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Design, validate, and launch machining systems for engine and transmission components (aluminum cylinder heads, blocks, cases) to support high-volume vehicle manufacturing.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Machining Systems)
Builds
Engine and transmission components for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive Manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Machining Systems Design, Process Documentation, Tooling Management, 3D CAD Review, PFMEA, Project Management, Cross-functional Collaboration
Preferred skills
Statistics (Control Charts, GD&T), Ford Software Systems (AVBOM, Teamcenter, etc.), Automotive Assembly/Machining Tooling Experience, Error Proofing
Technologies
Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Specify, design, validate, and launch new machining systems; Collaborate with Product Development to reduce costs and labor; Use virtual tools to evaluate design feasibility; Write and maintain process sheets and cycle line layouts; Lead identification and resolution of assembly and machining feasibility issues; Create master schedules for tool design and implementation; Lead machining and tooling installation/start-up at manufacturing sites; Develop Lessons Learned and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions; Support SQDCPMEI initiatives; Interface with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Suppliers, Logistics).
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC