CareerPlan

Launch Manufacturing Engineer

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time$74k–$145k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout new-model launches, implementing tooling, processes, and documentation while improving existing plant equipment performance.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (New Model Launch)

Builds

Vehicle assembly systems and manufacturing processes

Domain

Automotive manufacturing

Required skills

Automotive assembly tooling, process design, FMEA, 3D CAD review, project management, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Error-proofing, Microsoft Office, Teamcenter/VisMockup/CATIA, Python, Ford systems (FEDE, WERS, GSPAS), DMAIC principles

Technologies

Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, Python, FEDE, WERS, GSPAS, E2KS, CPARS

Responsibilities

Deliver Manufacturing Quality Operating System requirements, develop facility and tooling cost estimates, evaluate manufacturability of new designs, develop Failure Mode Avoidance plans, create and maintain process sheets, resolve Final Assembly Engineering feasibility issues, implement lessons learned from launches

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC