Manufacturing Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. 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... VME, a cross-functional team, focuses on three key areas: ensuring new designs are feasible via virtual assessment for assembly, developing and maintaining production standards, and planning the successful launch of new vehicle programs in assembly plants. At Ford, we connect human progress with the freedom of movement, empowering you to realize your professional aspirations. Our vision for the future of mobility presents a wide array of opportunities to advance your career. As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll directly contribute to building the world-class, smart vehicles that set industry standards. We're committed to developing new technologies and processes in our plants worldwide, always looking for dedicated, innovative individuals who can help us manufacture more efficiently and effectively. What you'll do... The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will join this team and be responsible for the following: * Ensuring Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System (MDQOS) compliance for a specific subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior). * Utilizing virtual tools to assess the feasibility of new model designs for high-volume assembly operations. * Developing, modifying, and maintaining process sheets, along with delivering updated Cycle Line Layouts. * Leading the identification, resolution, and closure of FAE (Final Assembly Engineering) issues. * Creating and modifying DPA 5 and health chart GMRs (Global Manufacturing Requirements) based on lessons learned. * Partnering with Product Development core engineering to align design requirements with GMR specifications. * Serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for GMR deviation requests and necessary subsequent changes. * Providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to VHM's, advanced program teams, ensuring best practices are applied to future model programs. * Developing and participating in procedural updates, and managing procedure deviation requests. * Writing and modifying 'best practice' standard process sheets for future model programs. * Supporting the FAE generic control plan by adding new or updating existing requirements. * Leading required changes for existing or new requests for global standard cells. * Contributing to Departmental SQDCPMEI (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, Innovation) initiatives. * Interfacing effectively with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, and New Model Programs. What you'll do... The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will join this team and be responsible for the following: * Ensuring Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System (MDQOS) compliance for a specific subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior). * Utilizing virtual tools to assess the feasibility of new model designs for high-volume assembly operations. * Developing, modifying, and maintaining process sheets, along with delivering updated Cycle Line Layouts. * Leading the identification, resolution, and closure of FAE (Final Assembly Engineering) issues. * Creating and modifying DPA 5 and health chart GMRs (Global Manufacturing Requirements) based on lessons learned. * Partnering with Product Development core engineering to align design requirements with GMR specifications. * Serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for GMR deviation requests and necessary subsequent changes. * Providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to VHM's, advanced program teams, ensuring best practices are applied to future model programs. * Developing and participating in procedural updates, and managing procedure deviation requests. * Writing and modifying 'best practice' standard process sheets for future model programs. * Supporting the FAE generic control plan by adding new or updating existing requirements. * Leading required changes for existing or new requests for global standard cells. * Contributing to Departmental SQDCPMEI (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, Innovation) initiatives. * Interfacing effectively with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, and New Model Programs.

Created: 2026-04-02