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Ford Motor Company

Assembly System Process Engineer

Ford Motor Company
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hybrid senior full-time $74,300-$166,200 Dearborn, MI

First indexed 10 Jul 2026

Description

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.

Join Ford’s PTME team to develop production Assembly processes and project-manage the launch of new and retooled equipment for our next-generation Electrification, and Hybrid Transmission programs. You will lead the physical and virtual implementation of advanced manufacturing systems, ensuring robust quality and operational efficiency.

You will receive hands-on training in cutting-edge EV propulsion and simulation tools, collaborate closely across Product Development and Plant Operations to expand your career horizons, and access structured mentorship to prepare you for future engineering leadership roles.

Responsibilities

  • Process & Equipment Launch: Serve as the primary Process Engineer driving the design, procurement, delivery, and launch of program-specific machinery, equipment, and assembly processes.
  • Safety & Workstation Design: Lead the "Design for Ergonomics" procedure and implement standardized assembly solutions to eliminate operator risks and deliver highly productive manual workstations.
  • Technical Specs & Virtual Simulation: Develop detailed station specifications, BOMs, and 3D CAD models; collaborate with Virtual Manufacturing to verify designs prior to physical builds.
  • Quality & Risk Mitigation: Utilize disciplined quality tools (PFMEA, DCP, Process Illustrations) and ME Lessons Learned to ensure process capability, conformity, and continuous improvement.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Component Program Module Team (CPMT) and Product Development (PD) to resolve design feasibility issues, manage project budgets, and drive investment efficiency with OEMs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering with practical manufacturing and problem-solving experience (at least three years' experience).
  • Analytical Skills: Strong troubleshooting capabilities combined with a data-driven mentality to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Aptitude & Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn core product functions and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaboration: Proven capability to work effectively both independently and within diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • Assembly manufacturing experience is a must.

Benefits

  • 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.

Salary

The salary range for this position is:

  • Salary grade 6: $74,300-$124,500
  • Salary grade 7: $86,600-$144,900
  • Salary grade 8: $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.

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