<p>As 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.</p> <p>This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to PTME and delivering New Model Powertrain Programs. The PTME organization's belief is ONE Manufacturing - Best in the World The industry benchmark for Manufacturing with an aspiration to deliver Lean, Flexible and Competitive Manufacturing Systems for Production of Propulsion Technologies that Power our Winning Portfolio Globally. We are seeking a passionate, purposeful and customer centric leader to join our team as a Manufacturing Process Engineer</p> <p>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?</p> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Support development and implementation of Crankshafts and Gears manufacturing systems for new powertrain programs, primarily in southeast Michigan and Ohio. </li><li>Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding to deliver an efficient and optimized process regarding quality, costs, timing, and footprint. </li><li>Lead equipment installation, power on, run capability, and equipment handover to the powertrain plants. </li><li>Initiate bids, evaluate, recap bids for equipment purchase; work with Purchasing to write and place orders. </li><li>Work with OEMs, suppliers, Product, and Plant engineering teams to resolve engineering and program delivery issues. </li><li>Interface and coordinate project related items such as facilities, safety, ergonomics, material handling & kitting, tooling, and gauging. </li><li>Support discrete event simulation for constraint analysis; work with Industrial Engineers (IE) to assess and improve throughput. </li><li>Periodic, short term travel up to 100% to SE Michigan and Ohio Manufacturing Plants during equipment installation and launch periods. </li><li>Strong communication skills along with the ability to work in a cross functional team </li><li>Strong organization skills with the ability to handle complex projects with multiple objectives </li><li>Proven record of customer focused work </li></ul> <p>What you'll do…</p> <ul> <li>Support development and implementation of Crankshafts and Gears manufacturing systems for new powertrain programs, primarily in southeast Michigan and Ohio. </li><li>Utilize machining process knowledge, particularly steel and iron metal cutting and grinding to deliver an efficient and optimized process regarding quality, costs, timing, and footprint. </li><li>Lead equipment installation, power on, run capability, and equipment handover to the powertrain plants. </li><li>Initiate bids, evaluate, recap bids for equipment purchase; work with Purchasing to write and place orders. </li><li>Work with OEMs, suppliers, Product, and Plant engineering teams to resolve engineering and program delivery issues. </li><li>Interface and coordinate project related items such as facilities, safety, ergonomics, material handling & kitting, tooling, and gauging. </li><li>Support discrete event simulation for constraint analysis; work with Industrial Engineers (IE) to assess and improve throughput. </li><li>Periodic, short term travel up to 100% to SE Michigan and Ohio Manufacturing Plants during equipment installation and launch periods. </li><li>Strong communication skills along with the ability to work in a cross functional team </li><li>Strong organization skills with the ability to handle complex projects with multiple objectives </li><li>Proven record of customer focused work </li></ul>