Manufacturing Engineer-Crankshaft (Casting & Forging)

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to PTME and delivering New Model Powertrain Programs. The PTME organization's belief is ONE Manufacturing- Best in the World- The industry benchmark for Manufacturing with an aspiration to deliver Lean, Flexible and Competitive Manufacturing Systems for Production of Propulsion Technologies that Power our Winning Portfolio Globally. We are seeking a passionate, purposeful and customer centric leader to join our team as a Casting and Forging Manufacturing Process Engineer.

Casting and Forging Manufacturing Process Engineer

What you'll do...

• Lead the development of in-house forging rough part design, and part fill, die pressure, and failure mode simulation, including the complete understanding of all key process variables for forging crankshafts
• Lead development of advanced processes for forging rough part design, including optimization of PD designed final machined parts for manufacturability in forging and machining plants
• Utilize the CR / IR process and drive implementation through the BOP teams, including updating the MDS, for quality and investment efficiency opportunities
• Collaborate with Machining and PD TE's on improvement of crankshaft near net shape design, material distribution, and balance optimization to maximize investment efficiency and manufacturing flexibility
• Work with PD to understand what new manufacturing technologies are required to meet product requirements
• Collaboratively work with internal/external development partners. Leverage technology development efforts with internal (NDE, AMDO) and external (suppliers, research labs) partners.
• Keep current with competitive benchmarking and global forging technologies
• Mentor crankshaft manufacturing and design engineers in part design, analysis, and optimization (both casting and forging)

What you'll do...

• Lead the development of in-house forging rough part design, and part fill, die pressure, and failure mode simulation, including the complete understanding of all key process variables for forging crankshafts
• Lead development of advanced processes for forging rough part design, including optimization of PD designed final machined parts for manufacturability in forging and machining plants
• Utilize the CR / IR process and drive implementation through the BOP teams, including updating the MDS, for quality and investment efficiency opportunities
• Collaborate with Machining and PD TE's on improvement of crankshaft near net shape design, material distribution, and balance optimization to maximize investment efficiency and manufacturing flexibility
• Work with PD to understand what new manufacturing technologies are required to meet product requirements
• Collaboratively work with internal/external development partners. Leverage technology development efforts with internal (NDE, AMDO) and external (suppliers, research labs) partners.
• Keep current with competitive benchmarking and global forging technologies
• Mentor crankshaft manufacturing and design engineers in part design, analysis, and optimization (both casting and forging)