Manufacturing Program Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Program Engineer leading vehicle assembly builds across North America for Ford Motor Company. Overseeing manufacturing quality and resolving related issues in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants Extended Travel may be required
Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, Vehicle Engineering).
Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues
Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities
Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement
Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work
Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling design and buy-off at vendor facility
Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements
Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts
Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS
Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy
Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results
Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development
Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required - at least 80% during peak launch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor`s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or Similar Technical degree
3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Final assembly (Trim- interior or exterior or Chassis-Powertrain, Brakes, Frames, Suspension, Subframes)
Designing and Implementing tooling, process and facilities changes to support new product implementation on the plant floor in Automotive Industry facilities
Leveraging statistics (control charts, data collection, etc.) knowledge to validate and monitor new product and process performance
Utilizing AutoCAD software to develop production line layout changes to accommodate the new product
Leveraging error proofing techniques (Poke-Yoke, Fixtures, Cameras, Scanners) to improve process and product quality performance
Experience using Program Management Techniques (Grantt Charts, Critical Path Assessment, Master schedule etc.) to ensure flawless implementation of tooling and layout changes in the production line without jeopardizing program Time, Quality and Cost
Leverage Problem Solve Techniques (6-Sigma, Global 8D etc.) to assess data and drive continuous improvement during new product implementation to achieve Time, Quality and Cost
Utilizing virtual tools (Team Center, Solid Works, CATIA, CAD etc.) to assess product compatibility with assembly processes to understand potential tooling and layout changes

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 assemblytooling designprocess improvementplant layout developmentprogram managementerror proofing techniquesdata analysis6-SigmaAutoCADvirtual tools

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem solvingcommunicationpresentation skillscross-functional teamworkquality focuscost managementorganizational skillsinnovation