Manufacturing Engineer

Dearborn, MIFull-time$74.3k–$166kPosted Jul 24, 2026

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...

A Final Assembly Engineering Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing program cost study inputs from <PS> until <PA> (support <MR> studies as required); managing all aspects of the DPA5 process from UN/UPV0 to UN/UPV2, develop process sheets and PFMEAs; define control methods to support the Control Plan; execute P-Release; work with counterparts in APD and PD to resolve product design and manufacturing issues quickly; incorporate new technologies and automation into the DPA5 process to improve delivery and quality; collaborate with the  Strategies Team to incorporate new standard assembly processes, tooling, and facilities that accommodate new technologies or efficiency improvements; and drive labor efficiencies and complexity reductions where possible during the review of new content/features development.

 

What you'll do...

  • Complete program cost studies from <PS> until <PA> (support <MR> studies as required)
  • Manage all aspects of the DPA5 process from UN/UPV0 until UN/UPV2, develop process sheets, PFMEA’s; define control methods to support the Control Plan, and execute P-Release
  • Work with counterparts in APD and PD to resolve product design and manufacturing issues quickly
  • Incorporate new technologies and automation into the DPA5 process to improve delivery and quality
  • Collaborate with ATP, PD, Core Engineering to incorporate new standard assembly processes, tooling, and facilities that accommodate new technologies or efficiency improvements
  • Drive labor efficiencies and complexity reductions where possible during the review of new content/features development
  • Assure parts follow the standards, and the process will deliver the right capability

You'll have...

  • Bachelor’s degree (pref Mechanical Engineering)
  • 1+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
  • 1+ years’ experience in core, launch and/or operations capacity
  • Must be open to travel as needed to support our North American Assembly Plants

 

 

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.


For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

 

Visa sponsorship is not 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. 

 

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