Mfg Process Engineer - Cylinders (Windsor, ON)
Ford Motor Company
15 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
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...
The Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering organization plans and implements new
powertrain programs at component plants. In this role, you will support the
development and launch of machining processes for engine cylinder blocks and
cylinder heads at Ford manufacturing facilities.
You will work with Product Development, Purchasing, equipment and tooling
suppliers, plant teams, and program organizations to translate product
requirements into capable, production-ready machining processes. The position
provides the opportunity to influence product and process decisions early in the
program and support the launch of technologies that enable Ford’s current and
future propulsion products.
This role requires strong knowledge of machining process development, project
management, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel to
supplier and plant locations, including extended assignments, may be required
during equipment build, installation, commissioning, and launch activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do...
* Develop and optimize high-volume machining processes for cylinder blocks and
cylinder heads.
* Evaluate product designs for manufacturability, process capability, tooling,
and production feasibility.
* Partner with Product Development to improve quality, labor efficiency,
tooling cost, and facility requirements.
* Develop and maintain process sheets, cycle information, equipment
specifications, and line layouts.
* Define requirements for fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, automation,
inspection, material handling, and error-proofing.
* Manage schedules for equipment and tooling design, procurement, build,
installation, and launch.
* Evaluate supplier bids and support equipment and tooling procurement.
* Lead supplier buyoffs, equipment installation, start-up, commissioning,
run-at-rate, and production readiness.
* Identify and resolve machining, product, tooling, quality, and launch issues.
* Apply PFMEA, failure-mode avoidance, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and
error-proofing methods.
* Support process validation, capability studies, control plans, quality
improvements, and corrective actions.
* Coordinate dimensional, functional, and leak-test requirements.
* Document lessons learned and implement preventive actions for future
programs.
* Communicate project status, timing, cost, quality, risks, and launch
readiness to stakeholders.
* Collaborate with Product Development, suppliers, Purchasing, Logistics, New
Model Programs, and plant teams.
* Regular daily travel to our Windsor Engine Plant (Windsor, ON)
QUALIFICATIONS
You'll have...
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical
preferred) and/or equivalent years' experience (5+)
* Knowledge of high-volume machining processes, preferably for cylinder blocks
and cylinder heads.
* Understanding of machining operations, cutting tools, fixtures, gauging, and
process capability.
* Ability to evaluate product designs for manufacturability and production
feasibility.
* Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork
skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under timing
constraints.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D CAD review tools such as
Teamcenter, VisMockup, or CATIA.
* Knowledge of PFMEA, failure-mode avoidance, Lean Manufacturing, and Six
Sigma.
* Willingness to travel, including extended assignments.
Even better, you may have...
* Experience in automotive manufacturing, engine component manufacturing, or
cylinder block and cylinder head machining.
* Experience with milling, drilling, boring, tapping, honing, washing,
deburring, leak testing, or inspection processes.
* Experience with machining equipment, fixtures, cutting tools, automation,
gauging, CMMs, or error-proofing.
* Knowledge of GD&T, statistical process control, capability studies, and
control charts.
* Familiarity with Ford manufacturing systems, including AVBOM, WERS,
GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, and CPARS.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from
what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose
what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep
you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a
series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a
technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you
choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and
experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to
job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to
work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or
protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable
accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please
call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per
week.
#GME
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-MH5
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress.
With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of
opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s
transportation.
We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly
developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency.
It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our
employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient
ways to manufacture our vehicles.
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...
The Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering organization plans and implements new
powertrain programs at component plants. In this role, you will support the
development and launch of machining processes for engine cylinder blocks and
cylinder heads at Ford manufacturing facilities.
You will work with Product Development, Purchasing, equipment and tooling
suppliers, plant teams, and program organizations to translate product
requirements into capable, production-ready machining processes. The position
provides the opportunity to influence product and process decisions early in the
program and support the launch of technologies that enable Ford’s current and
future propulsion products.
This role requires strong knowledge of machining process development, project
management, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel to
supplier and plant locations, including extended assignments, may be required
during equipment build, installation, commissioning, and launch activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do...
* Develop and optimize high-volume machining processes for cylinder blocks and
cylinder heads.
* Evaluate product designs for manufacturability, process capability, tooling,
and production feasibility.
* Partner with Product Development to improve quality, labor efficiency,
tooling cost, and facility requirements.
* Develop and maintain process sheets, cycle information, equipment
specifications, and line layouts.
* Define requirements for fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, automation,
inspection, material handling, and error-proofing.
* Manage schedules for equipment and tooling design, procurement, build,
installation, and launch.
* Evaluate supplier bids and support equipment and tooling procurement.
* Lead supplier buyoffs, equipment installation, start-up, commissioning,
run-at-rate, and production readiness.
* Identify and resolve machining, product, tooling, quality, and launch issues.
* Apply PFMEA, failure-mode avoidance, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and
error-proofing methods.
* Support process validation, capability studies, control plans, quality
improvements, and corrective actions.
* Coordinate dimensional, functional, and leak-test requirements.
* Document lessons learned and implement preventive actions for future
programs.
* Communicate project status, timing, cost, quality, risks, and launch
readiness to stakeholders.
* Collaborate with Product Development, suppliers, Purchasing, Logistics, New
Model Programs, and plant teams.
* Regular daily travel to our Windsor Engine Plant (Windsor, ON)
QUALIFICATIONS
You'll have...
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical
preferred) and/or equivalent years' experience (5+)
* Knowledge of high-volume machining processes, preferably for cylinder blocks
and cylinder heads.
* Understanding of machining operations, cutting tools, fixtures, gauging, and
process capability.
* Ability to evaluate product designs for manufacturability and production
feasibility.
* Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork
skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under timing
constraints.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and 3D CAD review tools such as
Teamcenter, VisMockup, or CATIA.
* Knowledge of PFMEA, failure-mode avoidance, Lean Manufacturing, and Six
Sigma.
* Willingness to travel, including extended assignments.
Even better, you may have...
* Experience in automotive manufacturing, engine component manufacturing, or
cylinder block and cylinder head machining.
* Experience with milling, drilling, boring, tapping, honing, washing,
deburring, leak testing, or inspection processes.
* Experience with machining equipment, fixtures, cutting tools, automation,
gauging, CMMs, or error-proofing.
* Knowledge of GD&T, statistical process control, capability studies, and
control charts.
* Familiarity with Ford manufacturing systems, including AVBOM, WERS,
GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, and CPARS.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from
what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose
what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep
you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a
series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a
technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you
choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and
experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to
job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fordcareers.co/GSR__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!HziSf1c3AZ3Eg-ixUsNfS66aDJVVOsRbE4OiIFSYKJLjTrGFyVamd5WMP2jbIA5UAc-AXVcBpIkBvUsg$]
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to
work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or
protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable
accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please
call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per
week.
#GME
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-MH5
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress.
With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of
opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s
transportation.
We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly
developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency.
It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our
employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient
ways to manufacture our vehicles.