Manufacturing Engineer – Die Process

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Engineer defining and delivering next-generation manufacturing processes for Ford’s vehicles. Supporting engineering of stamping dies and optimizing production processes.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and deliver next-generation manufacturing processes in support of future-model vehicle programs.
This job supports the engineering of stamping dies for Ford’s core sheet metal panels.
Conduct early stamping process feasibility in an integrated CAD/CAE environment.
Lead the creation of draw die CAD developments and construction release files for new model stampings.
Update and maintain existing stamping die process information.
Develop stamping die processes for new model parts, optimized for cost and quality, while meeting timing to achieve company objectives.
Perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability evaluation.
Optimize stamping processes through draw and line die simulations.
Interface with Design and Release activities.
Provide feedback to product design to correct stamping concerns through the launch of production.
Support die design and tooling construction problem resolution.
Domestic Travel Required up to 10%.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science or a related field and/or 4-6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Expertise in sheet metal forming to engineer and validate automotive Class-A/B closure panels, ensuring surface quality, manufacturability and structural integrity during die process development.
Strong CAD skills using CATIA V5, 3DX to create draw development and binder geometry for stamping dies, supporting accurate tooling design and process planning.
Autoform (or similar) software expertise to simulate and analyze sheet metal forming processes, identifying potential formability issues and optimizing die designs for production feasibility.
Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to interpret and validate design specifications for sheet metal components, ensuring compliance with dimensional and functional requirements.
In depth knowledge of designing and implementing die processes for stamping sheet metal parts using large and extra-large presses, optimizing for material flow, press capability, and production efficiency.
Good troubleshooting skills to find root cause of die process issues.
Microsoft Office experience to include PowerPoint, Outlook Excel and Word.
Up to 10% of local travel.

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

sheet metal formingCADCATIA V53DXAutoformGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)die process developmenttroubleshootingmanufacturabilitystructural integrity

Soft Skills

problem resolutionfeedback provisioncommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Material Science