
Manufacturing Engineer- Round Parts Machining
Ford · Dearborn, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $72k–$162k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ford (automotive) in Dearborn, MI. 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent).
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, GD&T, Machining, Tooling
- Base pay
- $72k–$162k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 62 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $78k–$166k, from 22 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ 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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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Ford
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- 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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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Ford in Dearborn
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- Lean Strategist · Lean / CI · Specialist
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requirements
for Powertrain Machining, located at plants in SE Michigan, Ohio, and Canada
- ✓Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding to deliver an efficient and optimized process regarding quality, costs, timing, and footprint.
- ✓Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
- ✓Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.
- ✓Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
- ✓Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Machining feasibility issues.
- ✓Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
- ✓Initiate bids, evaluate, recap bids for equipment purchase; work with Purchasing to write and place orders.
- ✓Lead new program machining process installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.
- ✓Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.
- ✓Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
- ✓Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
- ✓Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).
You'll have...
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
- ✓Min of 2 years' experience in Manufacturing is required.
- ✓Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience is required.
- ✓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
Even better, you may 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
- ✓Experience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities preferred but not mandatory
- ✓Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Gear machining, crankshaft machining, Stator/Rotor Manufacturing, Machining, Cell Manufacturing, and Battery Assembly
- ✓Error proofing
- ✓Experience with CMM gauge programming
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 $72,480 -162,120..,
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.
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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
The PTME organization’s belief is ONE Manufacturing – Best in the World – The industry benchmark for Manufacturing with an aspiration to deliver Lean, Flexible and Competitive Manufacturing Systems for Production of Propulsion Technologies that Power our Winning Portfolio Globally. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
What you'll do...
- •Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System
