Manufacturing Engineer

Lead Engineer, Conveyors

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. This is a lead engineer role within the conveyors space in final assembly. This engineer is expected to have strong presentation skills and leadership skills to align both internal and external customers with the team's conveyor feas plans. Advanced Feas Conveyor engineer will have opportunities to present in front of leadership and influence strategies.

What you'll do...

• Designing and engineering optimized conveyance layouts in Autocad for Final Assembly
• Performing detailed feasibility studies, working with simulation engineers, study engineers and process engineers to evaluate proposed designs and process changes, including assessing technical viability, cost-effectiveness, and potential risks
• Collaborating with tier 1 conveyor suppliers to align to Ford's BOP
• Manage and maintain conveyor checkbook; committing funding, ensuring invoices are submitted & maintaining checkbook cleanup
• Lead program/CAFM conveyor projects, run job and work with all stakeholders (plant, core, MPT, conveyor and construction suppliers) specifically at Dearborn Truck Plant
• Present to upper leadership/management new conveyor layouts & plans for program review, cost reviews, standardization initiates, etc.

You'll have...

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent work experience.
• Final Assembly automotive experience
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiar with 2D Autocad and 3D Teamcenter visualization

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

• 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.

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8. 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. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Requisition ID: 56175