Ford Motor Company

Process Engineer

Ford Motor Company$72K — $162K *
Lima, OH 45801In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering or plant manufacturing
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with 8D and 5Why problem-solving techniques
  • Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV methodologies
  • Knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Kaizen
  • Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Validated experience in Visual Factory Management and ergonomic analysis
  • CNC/Machining experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily engineering support on the shop floor to address production and quality challenges.
  • Identify and lead improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve quality metrics.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and 3D Modeling software to manage technical drawings and layouts.
  • Leverage 3D printing for prototyping and specialized tooling solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures.
  • Monitor and analyze processes to identify waste or quality deviations.
  • Update process documentation including operation instruction sheets and PFMEAs.
  • Lead root-cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Support Lean Manufacturing implementation in the machining department.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care options including subsidized backup childcare
  • Family building benefits like reimbursement for adoption and fertility treatments
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and their families
  • Tuition assistance for continued education
  • Active employee resource groups for support and networking
  • Paid time off for community service activities
  • Generous holiday schedule including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Paid time off with the option to purchase additional vacation days
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

The open position is for a Process Engineer within the CNC machining team. This role specializes in the "hands-on" management and optimization of the production environment. You will be instrumental in ensuring processes support the highest standards of precision and efficiency in the manufacturing of critical engine components. These processes include grinding, polishing, turning, honing, drilling, and milling, and involve materials such as Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI), Forged Steel, and Aluminum. You will collaborate closely with maintenance, quality, and production teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance machine uptime, and drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Provide daily engineering support on the shop floor (60-70% of time) to resolve production, quality, and maintenance challenges.
  • Identify and lead small-scale improvement projects focused on reducing downtime and improving Quality Metrics.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and 3D Modeling software to design, modify, and manage technical drawings and process layouts.
  • Leverage 3D printing capabilities for rapid prototyping, specialized tooling aids, and shop floor solutions.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement technical solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Monitor and analyze process capability to identify and eliminate waste or quality deviations.
  • Update and maintain process documentation, including OIS (Operation Instruction Sheets) and PFMEAs.
  • Lead root-cause analysis for quality concerns and implement corrective actions on the line.
  • Work with Tooling Engineers to ensure process changes are optimized for tool life and performance.
  • Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles across the machining department.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 5 or more years of experience in engineering or plant manufacturing.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience.
  • Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods.
  • FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience.
  • Validated experience with Visual Factory Management.
  • Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience.
  • CNC/ Machining experience


Even better, you may have...
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 or more years in the automotive industry
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • Solid understanding of Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping


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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 $72,480-$121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-$141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-$162,120.

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.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Ford Motor Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

Work You’ll Do

At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

Join Our Market-Leading Team

Ford’s commitment to excellence is why we are a leader in the automotive sector. We offer a variety of career paths, from engineering to marketing, all designed to foster professional and personal growth. Our team benefits from Ford’s commitment to professional development and networking opportunities, ensuring that every team member can reach their full potential.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ

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