Engineering Specialist, Process

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Sterling Heights, MI, USA
In-Office
84K-162K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Supports and improves machining and assembly manufacturing processes on an off-shift. Responsibilities include continuous improvement, quality investigations, process audits, ergonomic evaluations, corrective actions, lean initiatives, ISO 14001 compliance, process documentation, throughput optimization, and resolution of assembly concerns.
Summary Generated by Built In

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...  

You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. 

 

Responsibilities

What you will do ...

  • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Machining and assembly operations on an OFF-SHIFT
  • 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
Qualifications

 You'll have...  

  • Be able to work an off shift
  • Education: High School Diploma
  • Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience
  • 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 
  • 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
    • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience


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 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. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. 


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About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.About the TeamWe build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Skills Required

  • Ability to work an off shift
  • High school diploma
  • At least 5 years of related experience
  • Leadership, interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • DMAIC and DMADV project methodology experience
  • TQM and Kaizen methods experience
  • FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience
  • Visual Factory Management experience
  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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