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Process Specialist-Tooling Engineer

Ford · Sterling Heights, MI

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$72k–$121k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Ford (automotive) in Sterling Heights, MI. Get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Kanban
Base pay
$72k–$121k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $74k–$130k. This one lists $72k–$121k.

Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 30 process 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 29 other live process postings in Michigan.

Base pay
About 5% below similar roles

Typical $74k–$130k, from 11 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 57%
  • New product launch 50%
  • ✓ FMEA 47%
  • ✓ Lean 43%
  • ✓ Root cause 43%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 37%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Kanban, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ 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 coverage

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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 Sterling Heights

3 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found in process roles at Ford.

Full description from FordAs posted on their careers site.Show

What you will do

...

  • ◆Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Machining
  • ◆Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
  • ◆Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
  • ◆Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
  • ◆Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelines
  • ◆Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
  • ◆Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
  • ◆Deliver capable processes and tools for Machining
  • ◆Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
  • ◆Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
  • ◆Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
  • ◆Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
  • ◆Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

You'll have...

  • ◆Education: High School Diploma
  • ◆Experience: 1+ years of experience in engineering/plant mfg. experience and/or related experience
  • ◆Experience with various machining processes such as broaching, hobbing, grinding, honing, turning, polishing and automation.
  • ◆Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have...

  • ◆Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • ◆Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
  • ◆Experience:
  • ◆Effective oral and written communication skills
  • ◆Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • ◆8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
  • ◆Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • ◆DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
  • ◆TQM and Kaizen Methods
  • ◆FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
  • ◆Visual Factory Management
  • ◆Extensive knowledge and experience with cutting tools, fluids, applications, and processes for prismatic and round part manufacturing

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • ◆Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • ◆Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

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.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobi

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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...

The open position is for a tooling engineer within the gear machining team. A tooling engineer that specializes in cutting tools, inventory management, order tracking, tool testing, CAD drawing management, and cost analysis. They ensure tooling supports precision, efficiency, and quality in gear manufacturing processes. This role requires close collaboration with suppliers, engineering, and production teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance tooling performance, and drive continuous improvements. Strong organizational and multitasking skills are essential for success in this position.

Types of process used within Gear Manufacturing: Skiving, hobbing, broaching, grinding, turning, welding, polishing, honing, drilling, etc.

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