Ford Motor Company · 16 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Controls, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
Marshall, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $107K/yr
4+ years expFord Motor Company is transforming the automotive industry at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead an agile team to deliver advanced technology solutions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while troubleshooting automation and controls issues.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow
Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc
Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required
Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production
Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety
Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation
Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
Update program backups for automation
Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
Qualification
Required
Engineering Degree or 4+ years controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment
Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls
Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills
Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing
2+ years' experience with manufacturing
2+ years' networking and communication protocols experience
2+ years' Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems
Preferred
Masters Degree in Engineering
4 or more years Controls Engineering experience
Prior experience in Fanuc robots, ABB robots and Universal robots
Atlas Copco fastening systems experience
Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin
Ability to understand networking and controls architectures
Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis)
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
Extensive knowledge of BME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
In-depth knowledge of a packaged application, and familiarity with domain knowledge
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
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