Job DescriptionIn this position...This position provides an exciting opportunity to specify, procure, qualify, and implement equipment and processes for heat treatment and metallurgical processing (carburizing, vacuum carburizing, induction hardening, shot peening, laser welding, and automation) applied to gears and transmission / axle components. The role owns the full equipment lifecycle - from specification through installation and start-up - ensuring manufacturing feasibility, robust process design, and achievement of program cost, quality, and delivery targets.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...- Specify, procure, and qualify equipment / tooling for metallurgical processing (carburizing, vacuum, induction hardening, shot peening, laser welding, automation).
- Implement qualified machines and processes into manufacturing systems at powertrain plants.
- Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies, materials, and methods in heat treatment.
- Lead the equipment acquisition process end-to-end: technical specification (RFQ), supplier evaluation / selection, and Purchase Requisitions - in partnership with Purchasing.
- Own full equipment delivery: design, supplier runoff, shipment, installation, commissioning, and start-up (power-on) at production facilities.
- Manage supplier / integrator contracts, ensuring adherence to technical specs, deadlines, and safety requirements.
- Hold financial ownership of the project: cost estimates, checkbook control, and PO tracking within authorized budgets.
- Develop and manage timing plans, identifying deviations and driving recovery actions.
- Ensure complete supplier documentation (manuals, drawings, spare parts lists, maintenance plans).
Support process documentation (flow charts, PFMEA, DCP, process sheets, gauging instructions, control charts). - Apply Failure Mode Avoidance tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, SCCAF, Error Proofing) to mitigate program risks.
- Develop standardized engineering solutions, ensuring ergonomics, safety, productivity, and process compliance.
- Support operating strategies (plant layout, spare parts, visual factory, scrap disposal) to improve quality and reduce cost.
- Act as main interface between engineering, suppliers (OEMs), plants, maintenance, and internal areas (purchasing, quality, safety, facilities).
- Partner with cross-functional teams and product design to meet program cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Escalate technical / program issues with significant cost, schedule, or scope impact.
- Coordinate manpower planning to ensure skilled trades availability for installation.
- Prepare and present status reports and executive updates on cost, schedule, and quality indicators.
- This role requires frequent travel (~75%), most of them to Ohio (Cincinnati area), to stay there for all the week (Monday AM - Friday lunch).
QualificationsYou'll have...Education & Experience• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, Industrial/Production Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, including metallurgical background.
• High-volume, ferrous-based metallurgical processing experience (heat treatment, welding, surface treatments).
• Proven track record leading equipment acquisition, installation, and commissioning projects.
• Experience in supplier / technical procurement (RFQ) and CAPEX budget / schedule control.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
Technical Knowledge• Heat treatment processes: continuous / batch furnaces, controlled atmospheres, carburizing, hardenability.
• Vacuum carburizing experience is a plus.
• Gear machining and metrology knowledge.
• Computer skills: AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Minitab, statistical tools.
Skills & Behavioral Profile• Strong written/verbal communication for executive audiences.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, with strong ownership of projects.
• Excellent planning and organization; able to manage multiple work streams.
• Analytical, data-driven, proactive problem solver.
• Effective in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Willing to travel during installation/commissioning phases.
Even better, you may have...• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 familiarity.
• Automotive or powertrain/battery manufacturing experience.
• Materials Science (ferrous-based) or Mechanical Engineering background with metallurgical processing exposure.
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITIONYou 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!
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.
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