Process Assembly Engineering Manager – Powertrain

Ford Motor Company

Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering Manager leading process assembly teams at Ford. Responsible for managing engineering and launching manufacturing processes for Powertrains.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, lead, and manage the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering teams to plan, engineer and launch manufacturing processes for Powertrains
Work with Product Engineering, Purchasing and Suppliers to specify DFM and deliver manufacturing feasibility and simultaneous engineering of new products through study, build, implement and launch phases to meet engineered rate.
Lead the Process engineering technical requirements for programs (cycle times, FMEA, implement BoP, OEM ESWP, program OEM, requisitions for PO, etc.)
Work with Mfg Strategy and Planning to ensure manufacturing systems meet investment and timing requirements.
Support the Ford Operating Systems for successful launch and long term operations.
Utilize institutional knowledge to implement standardization & continuous improvement (Kaizen)

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc, Engineering is required (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical preferred).
Strong manufacturing engineering experience - minimum 10 years in managing teams on major projects.
Understanding/experience of overall automotive processes (powertrain preferred) and manufacturing business acumen.
Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing Planning and Cost Study process to lead programs from concept through to implementation.
**Even better, you may have...**
MS, Engineering
Experience in the Powertrain space.
Ability to think strategically and work with peer organizations within Ford to support Blue and Model e strategic plans.
Knowledge and practical experience with automotive manufacturing, engineering, production, and planning.
Flexible work locations (travel as required on frequent basis), depending on business needs.
Relationship / Work Experience with cross functional teams.
Servant Leadership mentality.

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

manufacturing engineeringautomotive processesManufacturing PlanningCost Study processFMEABoPOEM ESWPprogram managementcontinuous improvementKaizen

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationrelationship managementteam managementcommunicationflexibilityservant leadership

Certifications

BSc in EngineeringMS in Engineering