Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Test, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What you'll do

• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes

• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools

• Play an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness

• Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to guidelines and specific process standards

• Act as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.

• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required

• Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints

• Manage and direct statistical process control activities

• Support efficiency planning to ensure workstation are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed

• Design and develop end of line and in-process test systems for electronic and electromechanical components.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to procure test equipment and fixtures.

• Support installation, commissioning, and prove-out of test stations on the manufacturing floor.

• Develop and maintain test procedures, documentation, and calibration protocols.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test equipment performance and reliability.

• Analyze test data to identify trends, improve test coverage, and reduce false failures.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.

• Provide training and support to production teams on test equipment usage and maintenance.

• Troubleshoot machinery, automation and controls issues and downtime

• Use software to monitor test systems.

• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements

• Update program backups for machinery and automation

• Analyze test rejects and develop solutions.

• Read and modify prints and schematics.

• Ensure spare parts are available for test systems.

• Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You'll have

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in hardware testing, manufacturing engineering, or test system development.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial automation, and test instrumentation (e.g., NI LabVIEW, Python, CANoe).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency with KPI management and data analysis (using data to make decisions)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes.
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support and launch programs
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• 3D CAD review abilities (3D Experience, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
• Error proofing

Even better, you may have

• Masters degree in Engineering or MBA
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs
• Demonstrated skills in print reading, tool layouts, and gauging
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
• Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified.

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 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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