LogoFresh Jobs Ahead
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
H1B Visa SponsorConsultingLogisticsMarketing
Ford Motor Company is a United States-based automotive manufacturer with a history dating to 1903. In addition to developing and producing vehicles, the company is expanding its focus across mobility services, digital experiences, and software. Ford’s work also includes sustainability efforts and environmental targets, reflecting an approach that connects transportation, innovation, community impact, and responsible business practices.
LinkedIn
Company Jobs

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Cylinder Machining

Manufacturing Process Engineer responsible for developing and launching machining systems for cylinder blocks and heads used in Ford vehicles. Coordinates suppliers, plants, tooling, quality, and production-readiness activities.

USUnited StatesMIMichigan
$74,300 – $166,200 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Develop and improve high-volume machining processes for cylinder blocks and cylinder heads
  • Assess product designs for manufacturability, process capability, tooling needs, and production feasibility
  • Work with Product Development to improve quality, labor efficiency, tooling costs, and facility requirements
  • Create and maintain process sheets, cycle data, equipment specifications, and line layouts
  • Establish requirements for fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, automation, inspection, material handling, and error-proofing
  • Oversee schedules for equipment and tooling design, procurement, construction, installation, and launch
  • Review supplier bids and assist with equipment and tooling procurement
  • Lead supplier buyoffs, equipment installation, start-up, commissioning, run-at-rate activities, and production readiness
  • Diagnose and resolve machining, product, tooling, quality, and launch problems
  • Use PFMEA, failure-mode avoidance, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and error-proofing techniques
  • Support process validation, capability studies, control plans, quality improvements, and corrective actions
  • Coordinate dimensional, functional, and leak-testing requirements
  • Capture lessons learned and apply preventive measures to future programs
  • Report project status, timing, cost, quality, risks, and launch readiness to stakeholders
  • Coordinate with Product Development, suppliers, Purchasing, Logistics, New Model Programs, and plant teams
  • Travel regularly each day to the Windsor Engine Plant

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical, or equivalent experience with at least five years
  • Knowledge of high-volume machining, preferably involving cylinder blocks and cylinder heads
  • Understanding of machining operations, cutting tools, fixtures, gauging, and process capability
  • Ability to assess product designs for manufacturability and production feasibility
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities under schedule constraints
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D CAD review tools such as Teamcenter, VisMockup, or CATIA
  • Knowledge of PFMEA, failure-mode avoidance, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
  • Willingness to travel, including extended assignments
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Automotive manufacturing, engine component manufacturing, or cylinder block and cylinder head machining experience preferred
  • Experience with milling, drilling, boring, tapping, honing, washing, deburring, leak testing, or inspection processes preferred
  • Experience with machining equipment, fixtures, cutting tools, automation, gauging, CMMs, or error-proofing preferred
  • Knowledge of GD&T, statistical process control, capability studies, and control charts preferred
  • Familiarity with Ford manufacturing systems, including AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, and CPARS preferred
  • Regular daily travel to the Windsor Engine Plant in Windsor, Ontario

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage begins immediately
  • Flexible family care days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Programs supporting new-parent ramp-up
  • Subsidized backup child care
  • Family-building support, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Fertility treatment coverage
  • Employee and family vehicle discount program
  • Management lease options
  • Tuition assistance
  • Active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • Generous paid-holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off
  • Option to purchase additional vacation time
  • Visa sponsorship available for this position
  • Hybrid work arrangement

Related Jobs

Knowtion Health

Remote Talent Acquisition Manager

Knowtion Health
501 – 1,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorConsultingInsuranceLogistics
USUnited StatesALAlabamaAZArizonaFLFloridaIDIdahoKSKansasMEMaineMIMichiganMSMississippiMOMissouriNMNew MexicoNCNorth CarolinaOKOklahomaPAPennsylvaniaSCSouth CarolinaTNTennesseeTXTexasVAVirginiaWVWest VirginiaWIWisconsinRemoteFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredRecruitment

Oversee recruiting systems, requisitions, analytics, and contingent workforce operations at Knowtion Health. Help support scalable hiring processes for a growing healthcare company.

Open