Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

As part of the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team, you will help build world-class powertrains. In this role, you will function as both an engineer and project manager, working cross-functionally within manufacturing and across the enterprise to deliver new engine programs and ensure industry-leading powertrain quality. Leveraging data analytics and machine learning tools, you will consider assembly processes, cost efficiencies, and quality standards to deliver new customer products. This role offers high visibility with Ford manufacturing leadership and cross-functional senior executives, requiring deep collaboration across the entire manufacturing value chain to ensure the best possible return on investment (ROI).

This position is based in the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) office in Dearborn, Michigan. Depending on project assignments, some travel to appropriate equipment OEMs and Ford powertrain plants is to be expected. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation, and launch of Powertrain Production Test Systems for engine powertrain projects.
• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies.
• Support all test processes (e.g., Leak Test, In-Process Test, Cold Test, Hot Run).
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications with feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification (ES).
• Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs.
• Work with a multi-functional engineering team from Assembly, Machining, Quality, and Plant Operations to ensure proper integration of test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems.
• Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface.
• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly, and machining processes, and/or test equipment.
• Implement test stand modifications as required for new models and corrective actions.
• Implement test sequence (software) updates for new models and corrective actions.
• Conduct equipment acceptance activities for test machines at both the OEM and Mfg. Plant to validate capability, robustness, and safety.
• Review component/assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims, and improve customer satisfaction on new programs.
• Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelors / Masters in Engineering.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven mentality and decision-making process.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Base knowledge of various test processes (e.g., Leak Test, In-Process Test).
• Knowledge of engines.
• Mechanical and Controls Engineering aptitude.
• Project management experience.
• Programming experience in test software such as WMA, InspeXion software.
• Electronic controls systems experience with Siemens PLCs and VFDs.
• Vibration/NVH analysis a plus.