Manufacturing Engineer

In This Position…

As part of our Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team, you'll help build the world-class powertrains we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies, processes, and testing methods to further increase our quality and efficiency. In this role, the candidate will function as both an engineer and project manager, working cross-functionally within manufacturing and across the enterprise to deliver new engine programs and ensure that the quality of powertrains are industry-leading. Leveraging data analytics and machine learning tools, engine manufacturing test engineers consider assembly processes, cost efficiencies, and quality standards to deliver these fresh new customer products. This role offers high visibility with Ford manufacturing leadership and cross-functional senior executives, requiring deep collaboration across the entire manufacturing value chain to ensure the best possible return on investment (ROI). The engine manufacturing test engineer position is based in the Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) office in Dearborn, Michigan. Depending on project assignments, some travel to appropriate equipment OEMs and Ford powertrain plants is to be expected.

This is a manufacturing engineering position with a focus on developing production test processes and project-managing the launch of new and retooled test equipment on powertrain manufacturing programs.

What you'll do...

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production Test Systems for engine powertrain projects

• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies

• Support all test processes (e.g. Leak Test, In-Process Test, Cold Test, Hot Run)

• Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working Product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications with feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification (ES)

• Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs

• Work with a multi-functional engineering team from Assembly, Machining, Quality and Plant Operations to ensure proper integration of test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems

• Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface

• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly, and machining processes and/or test equipment

• Implement test stand modifications as required for new models and corrective actions

• Implement test sequence (software) updates for new models and corrective actions

• Conduct equipment acceptance activities for test machines at both the OEM and Mfg. Plant to validate capability, robustness, and safety

• Review component/assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims and improve customer satisfaction on new programs

• Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes

What you'll do...

• Support the specification, procurement, build, installation and launch of Powertrain Production Test Systems for engine powertrain projects

• Deliver standardized test processes and equipment in line with global powertrain strategies

• Support all test processes (e.g. Leak Test, In-Process Test, Cold Test, Hot Run)

• Collaborate with Product Engineering to achieve a working Product design that meets Manufacturing Design Specifications with feasible expectations in the Test Engineering Specification (ES)

• Work with Prototype Engineering to determine feasible test solutions and methodology during the early stages of new programs

• Work with a multi-functional engineering team from Assembly, Machining, Quality and Plant Operations to ensure proper integration of test processes into powertrain manufacturing systems

• Develop production test sequences and monitor product function through a test software interface

• Troubleshoot production issues impacting FTT and warranty, determine corrective actions to the part, assembly, and machining processes and/or test equipment

• Implement test stand modifications as required for new models and corrective actions

• Implement test sequence (software) updates for new models and corrective actions

• Conduct equipment acceptance activities for test machines at both the OEM and Mfg. Plant to validate capability, robustness, and safety

• Review component/assembly quality indicators and evaluate potential test improvements to address issues, reduce warranty claims and improve customer satisfaction on new programs

• Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes