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Manufacturing Engineer- General Assembly

Ford · Dearborn, MI

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
4 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Ford (automotive) in Dearborn, MI. Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS.

They ask for
2+ years
Tools it names
Assembly lines, Plant layout, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $81k–$166k.

Median of the low and high ends of 28 live postings that list pay, out of 83 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 82 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $81k–$166k, from 28 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ New product launch 61%
  • ✓ Tooling 47%
  • Lean 40%
  • FMEA 33%
  • Root cause 30%
  • Team leadership 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, Plant layout, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageTraining program

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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.Show

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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...

We’re seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

What you'll do...

  • •Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days.
  • •Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes.
  • •Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants.
  • •Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues.
  • •Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities.
  • •Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement.
  • •Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work.
  • •Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off @ vendor facility.
  • •Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
  • •Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts.
  • •Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
  • •Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy.
  • •Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
  • •Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
  • •Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards
  • •Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico during the launch of the vehicle. Co-location to plant site is required.

You'll have...

  • •BSc, Engineering (pref Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical) OR Applied Science or equivalent work experience.
  • •2+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
  • •2+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities
  • •2+ years' CAD experience

Even better, you may have...

  • •Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
  • •Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
  • •Experience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
  • •Error proofing experience
  • •Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability
  • •Strong Problem-solving skills
  • •Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus
  • •Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design
  • •Previous project management experience
  • •Prototype design and development experience
  • •Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners
  • •Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

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

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