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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.\nAs 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.\nIn this position...\nGME (Global Manufacturing Engineer) is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at powertrain component plants. The Manufacturing Engineer candidate will be a part of this team and be responsible for delivery of projects supporting new programs, as described in additional detail below.\nThis individual will be an integral part of installing a new machining line at our Sharonville Transmission Plant (OH). This will require significant travel starting middle of 2027 and go well into 2028.\n What you'll do...\nDeliver Manufacturing Operating System requirements for a Powertrain Subsystem \nCollaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.\nUse virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume manufacturing operations.\nWrite/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.\nLead identification, resolution, and closure Machining feasibility issues.\nCreate and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.\nLead machining installation, start-up, and commissioning at the manufacturing site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.\nLead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.\nDevelop \"Lessons Learned\" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.\nSupport Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.\nInterface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).\nTravel weekly to Sharonville, OH for 12-18 months. Some weekend work will be required.\n You'll have...\nBachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical preferred)\n3+ years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment, preferably Automotive Manufacturing\nAbility to support launch programs while traveling\nStrong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset\nStrong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)\n3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)\nUnderstanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles\nStrong verbal & written communication and presentation skills\nAbility to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints\nAbility to work with minimal direct supervision\nAbility to travel including extended travel to assembly and component plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required (largely Sharonville, OH)\nEven better, you may have...\nWorking knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)\nKnowledge in the following Ford software systems: , WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIM\nAutomotive Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred but not mandatory\nExperience w/automotive assembly or machining tooling, processes and facilities preferred but not mandatory\nExperience in high volume industrial machining systems \nYou 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!\nAs 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:\nImmediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage\nFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more\nFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\nTuition assistance\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\nA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day\nPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.\nThis position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.\nThis position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.\nFinal 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.\nFor more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCandidates 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.\nWe 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. 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