Mechanical Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

About the role

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

Job Type

Full time

Work Type

On-site

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction, execution, and oversight of tasks required for the design, development, and installation of production equipment and processes.
• Plan, design, develop, and implement assembly and test processes for new and existing products to ensure a flawless launch.
• Utilize lean methodologies and statistical analysis to ensure long-term capability and stability of new manufacturing equipment.
• Perform Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) activities for both existing and new technologies.
• Create processes focused on improving yield, throughput, and ergonomics while driving scrap reduction and error-proofing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with PLCs, motors, sensors, wiring, robots, frequency converters, and servos.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill all manufacturing engineering requirements, including PFMEA, DFMA, flow charts, and control plans.
• Manage projects including equipment acquisition, system documentation, vendor selection, and operator training.
• Lead problem-solving activities such as 8D investigations and Six Sigma projects related to manufacturing issues.
• Cookordinate the installation and validation of new equipment at manufacturing sites.
• Maintain awareness of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and evaluate their relevance to business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• 5+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment, including assembly operations.
• Strong experience in developing foundation documents (DFMEA, P-Diagram, B-Diagram, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD design software and engineering tools.
• Able to manage manufacturing projects using Program and Project Management methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work various shifts and hours, including weekends, to support launch and production requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, or Mechanical).
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of laser welding processes, materials, and technologies.
• Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• General knowledge of metal machining/grinding processes and NC machine programming.

Skills

• Technical direction and execution.
• Lean methodologies and statistical analysis.
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A).
• Process improvement and error-proofing.
• Problem-solving and project management.
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
• Shift work and weekend availability.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. 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.

Schedule

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.