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Livonia, MI

Manufacturing Engineer

No experience
Transportation & Infrastructure
Engineering
Posted:
December 29, 2025

Ford

Global automotive manufacturer
76.1
Palpable Score
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Manufacturing Engineer

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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

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In this position...

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

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Responsibilities

What you'll do...

- Develop new change-ready / application ready (CR/AR) manufacturing process technology which is implemented into production applications.

- Test & evaluate alternative materials to determine predicted tool life and quality capability.

- Program & operate cutting-edge machine tools and apply new technologies to avoid or resolve tooling/process issues.

- Collaborate with CAPP group, IIOT leads to deliver manufacturing solutions.

- Interact with cutting tool manufacturers to develop application solutions.

- Conduct & develop solutions for improved predictive machine maintenance monitoring.

- Pilot alternative methods of process monitoring to guard-band for improved process robustness.

- Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.

- Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).

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Qualifications

You'll have...

- Ability to work effectively as an individual or part of a team

- Manual machining skills operating lathe, mill, surface grinder, band saw machines.

- Use and application of precision machine measurement tools – micrometers, indicators, etc.

- CNC experience operating mill & lathe.

- G-Code programming capability to generate simple test programs.

- Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.) to compile information & generate reports.

- Data management skills – Collect & transfer information/data.

- Cutting tool knowledge – geometry, matrix & coating materials, edge preparation, chip mapping.

- Tooling failure mode analysis, effective speed/feeds.

- Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.

- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision, adapt & apply new methods, or technologies.

- Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.).

- Fixture design & manufacturing to support test bed requirements.

- Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM, CPARS

- 2D & 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)

- Exposure / experience with Siemens 840D or Sinumerik1 controls, Fanuc controls.

- Teaching / mentorship of individuals or a group.

- Materials & process knowledge – steels, aluminum grades, characteristics, cutting speeds.

- CMM experience exposure – use, programming, and/or interpretation.

- Familiarity with metrology - surface finish measurement equipment & methods.

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About the company

Ford

Company overview
Ford is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, plus connected services. Ford operates across three main customer-focused segments spanning gas and hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and software, and commercial vehicles and services. Ford also provides financing through Ford Credit. Early-career roles sit across engineering, manufacturing, IT, finance, marketing, and commercial teams, plus corporate and customer-facing operations.

Locations and presence

Ford is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan with operations across the US and globally, including engineering centers and manufacturing sites. Ford told most global salaried employees to work in-office four days per week from September 1, 2025, while internships and early-career roles vary by team between on-site and hybrid setups.

Palpable Score

76.1
/ 100
Ford has multiple reliable entry points for graduates, including a summer internship program with a stated path to full-time offers and several rotational programs for new grads and MBAs. The score is capped because Ford does not publish cohort outcomes such as internship conversion rates, early-tenure retention, or typical time-to-promotion for entry-level hires.
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