Manufacturing Engineer- Machining

Ford Ford · Auto · Dearborn, MI +1 · Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer focused on Powertrain Machining, responsible for delivering quality operating system requirements, optimizing machining processes (steel, iron, aluminum metal cutting and grinding) for quality, cost, timing, and footprint. Collaborates with Product Development, uses virtual tools for feasibility, writes process sheets, leads issue resolution for new model launches, and supports tooling buyoffs. Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 1-3 years of manufacturing experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel, iron, and aluminum metal cutting and grinding to deliver an efficient and optimized process regarding quality, costs, timing, and footprint.
  2. Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
  3. Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.
  4. Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
  5. Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Machining feasibility issues.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or related fields
  • Min of 1-3 Years of Experience in Manufacturing
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to support launch programs on extended travel
  • Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)
  • 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)
  • Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
  • Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
  • Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
  • Familiarity of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
  • Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS
  • Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred but not mandatory
  • Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities preferred but not mandatory
  • Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Stator/Rotor Manufacturing, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, and Battery Assembly
  • Error proofing