Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Ford Motor Company

On-site 1–2 LPA

Posted 16 hours ago • Apply by June 10, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

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.

About Us

At 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 Team

We 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.