Casting Manufacturing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Automation Engineer designing and troubleshooting robotic automation systems for Ford's automotive production. Leading continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with engineering disciplines.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automated systems for manufacturing, with a strong focus on robotics, safety standards, and continuous improvement. Proficient in using advanced simulation tools and leading technical teams to enhance production efficiency and reliability.

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Robotics Cell DesignSiemens NXFanuc Robot SimulationsManufacturing Safety StandardsLeadership in Technical Teams

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Hard Skills

Automation Expertise3D Simulation DevelopmentMaterial Handling Production LinesPneumatics and Hydraulic DrawingsElectrical SchematicsCycle Time OptimizationRoot Cause TroubleshootingEnd of Arm Tools DesignVirtual CommissioningEquipment Specifications

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Siemens Process SimulateSiemens TIA PortalTeam CenterHMI DevelopmentVision Systems

Industry Keywords

Automotive ManufacturingSafety ComplianceErgonomic StandardsHigh Pressure Die CastingVendor Management

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Combine strong first principles fundamentals with hands-on automation expertise to deliver reliable automated systems that improve manufacturing performance.
Comfortable designing new automation solutions and drive through implementation, as well as troubleshooting complex robotic equipment for material handling lines.
Collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment to improve safety, quality, productivity and equipment reliability.
Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells with Siemens Process simulate to validate fixturing, tooling and equipment integration and accurate systems kinematics.
Program and validate Fanuc robot tracks and end of arm tools, including offline robot paths, reach studies, cycle time optimization and interfacing with other systems.
Use simulation data to define production line layouts, ergonomics, safety and equipment reliability.
Drive virtual commissioning efforts to reduce prototyping activities as well as accelerating equipment readiness during commissioning.
Travel up to 60% domestic to support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of casting and machining production lines, including x-ray and 3D scan cells.
Support software and HMI design following Ford standard templates.
Drive automation equipment procurement, vendor management and equipment improvements.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and automotive manufacturing specifications.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including equipment specifications, tooling drawings, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Or equivalent experience)
Experience: 6+ years of manufacturing experience, designing and launching material handling production lines, including end of arm tools, dresspacks, fixtures and robot track units.
Advanced skills in robotics cell design, Siemens NX and Process simulate, as well as Team Center for data management.
Advanced understanding of pneumatics/p&ids, hydraulic drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience in Fanuc robot simulations, virtual validation and root cause troubleshooting.
Strong leadership and problem solving skills with a focus on efficiency and simplification.
Strong background in manufacturing safety and ergonomic standards for automated production lines.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to lead technical teams during equipment design and commissioning phase, breakdown situations and communicate effectively.
3+ years of experience in high pressure die casting environment.
Knowledge of vision systems, electrical components, industrial networks.
Siemens TIA Portal and HMI development is a plus.
Siemens NX 3D modeling and E-plan skills are a plus.

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