Manufacturing Systems Deployment Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Deployment Strategy and Implementation: Work closely with Software Requirements team and Program Managements teams to define the digital transformation PLM software deployment strategy and adoption plans for each Program Team.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deployment Strategy and Implementation: Work closely with Software Requirements team and Program Managements teams to define the digital transformation PLM software deployment strategy and adoption plans for each Program Team. Orchestrate the full rollout of digital tools to Vehicle Program engineering and manufacturing sites. This includes creating technical documentation, determining Training needs of Program Team rosters and monitoring usage metrics to drive active adoption of the new technology.
Project Management: With a clear understanding of Program Timing, driving/anticipating Program Strategy and Requirements. Ensure timely delivery and consumption of tools to Programs through program milestones. Identify risks and collecting Lesson Learned from existing program teams. Provide ongoing technical and transformation support of PLM tools to Ford’s global manufacturing implementation teams.
Stakeholder Communication: Leverage knowledge of digital PLM software tools to act as the bridge between requirements development teams and manufacturing stakeholders, including engineers, plant personnel, and leadership—by clearly articulating software tool process and strategy to each Program team as well as feeding back Program team requirements and gaps to MET development teams.
Reporting: Process and System maps (Strategy vs Reality), Heatmaps of Adoption, KPI framework and Dashboards Track success of consumption of tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Skilled in Siemens Teamcenter PLM software, including Active WorkSpace (AWC), NX, EasyPlan and/or Process Simulate.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment (automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry preferred).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong Project Management skills and results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Siemens Teamcenter PLM softwareActive WorkSpaceNXEasyPlanProcess SimulateProject ManagementTechnical DocumentationData AnalysisKPI FrameworkDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamworkIndependenceResults-oriented mindsetStakeholder communicationRisk identificationAdaptability