Process Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Ypsilanti, MI, USA
In-Office
72K-162K Annually
Junior
Automotive
The Role
Supports and improves manufacturing processes and products through engineering analysis, lean initiatives, audits, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, ergonomic evaluations, and variability reduction. The role supports Trim and Chassis Assembly, addresses quality and throughput constraints, develops process documentation, ensures environmental and governmental compliance, and supports ISO 14001 auditing.
Summary Generated by Built In

In this position... 

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

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity 

  • 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 guidelines

  • Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required

  • Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory

  • Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes

  • Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations

  • Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices

  • Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards

  • Back up 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... 

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 1 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

 

Even better, you may have...

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • 2 or more years in the automotive industry

  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills

  • Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

  • Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience

  • Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods

  • FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience

  • Validated experience with Visual Factory Management

  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

 

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.

 

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

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment; internship and co-op experience considered
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • At least 2 years of experience in the automotive industry
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • 8D and 5 Whys corrective action and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • DMAIC and DMADV project methodology experience
  • Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen methods
  • FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience
  • Experience with Visual Factory Management
  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
  • Leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

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 Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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The Company
HQ: Dearborn, MI
175,633 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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