
Manufacturing Engineer-Package Attach/Reflow Soldering
Ford · Dearborn, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $74k–$166k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ford (automotive) in Dearborn, MI. Get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Base pay
- $74k–$166k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $74k–$162k. This one lists $74k–$166k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 63 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 62 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $78k–$162k, from 22 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ New product launch 63%
- Tooling 59%
- Lean 43%
- FMEA 37%
- Root cause 37%
- Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Ford
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Ford in Dearborn
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Full description from FordAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
Lead the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production equipment related to package attach / reflow soldering of powertrain power electronics components.
What you'll do...
- •Lead the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production equipment related to package attach / reflow soldering of powertrain power electronics components.
- •Develop and deliver standardized processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies.
- •Develop and implement manufacturing process associated with package attach / reflow soldering of power electronics.
- •Support all inspection processes (cross sectioning, pull tests, etc.)
- •Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working Product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications for package attach / reflow soldering with feasible expectations in the Engineering Specification (ES).
- •Support the Prototype Engineering/Pilot Manufacturing process to determine feasible manufacturing solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs.
- •Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, processes and/or equipment.
- •Travel to suppliers facilities and Ford Manufacturing plants will be required (10-30%)
You'll have...
- •Bachelor of Engineering in related field or equivalent work experience.
- •5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing/Assembly utilizing heavily or fully automated high-volume production.
- •Experience with package attach / reflow soldering. Consideration will be given to those experienced with other joining methods (ex: other soldering methods or welding)
- •Prior experience working in ISO clean room environment manufacturing power electronics
- •Familiarization of ESD controls and measures for handling power electronics
- •Data driven mentality and decision-making process.
- •Application experience in computers and electronics.
- •Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- •Ability to learn product function.
- •Handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- •Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic working environment and diverse team.
- •Mechanical and Controls Engineering aptitude.
- •Project management experience.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- •Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- •Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- •Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- •Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- •Tuition assistance
- •Established and active employee resource groups
- •Paid time off for individual and team community service
- •A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- •Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.,
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
