Heat Treatment Manufacturing Engineer (Ohio)

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

This position provides an exciting opportunity to specify procure qualify and implement equipment and processes for heat treatment and metallurgical processing (carburizing vacuum carburizing induction hardening shot peening laser welding and automation) applied to gears and transmission / axle components. The role owns the full equipment lifecycle from specification through installation and start-up ensuring manufacturing feasibility robust process design and achievement of program cost quality and delivery targets.

What youll do...

• Specify procure and qualify equipment / tooling for metallurgical processing (carburizing vacuum induction hardening shot peening laser welding automation).

• Implement qualified machines and processes into manufacturing systems at powertrain plants.

• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies materials and methods in heat treatment.

• Lead the equipment acquisition process end-to-end: technical specification (RFQ) supplier evaluation / selection and Purchase Requisitions in partnership with Purchasing.

• Own full equipment delivery: design supplier runoff shipment installation commissioning and start-up (power-on) at production facilities.

• Manage supplier / integrator contracts ensuring adherence to technical specs deadlines and safety requirements.

• Hold financial ownership of the project: cost estimates checkbook control and PO tracking within authorized budgets.

• Develop and manage timing plans identifying deviations and driving recovery actions.

• Ensure complete supplier documentation (manuals drawings spare parts lists maintenance plans).
  Support process documentation (flow charts PFMEA DCP process sheets gauging instructions control charts).

• Apply Failure Mode Avoidance tools (PFMEA Control Plan SCCAF Error Proofing) to mitigate program risks.

• Develop standardized engineering solutions ensuring ergonomics safety productivity and process compliance.

• Support operating strategies (plant layout spare parts visual factory scrap disposal) to improve quality and reduce cost.

• Act as main interface between engineering suppliers (OEMs) plants maintenance and internal areas (purchasing quality safety facilities).

• Partner with cross-functional teams and product design to meet program cost quality and delivery targets.

• Escalate technical / program issues with significant cost schedule or scope impact.

• Coordinate manpower planning to ensure skilled trades availability for installation.

• Prepare and present status reports and executive updates on cost schedule and quality indicators.

• This role requires frequent travel (75%) most of them to Ohio (Cincinnati area) to stay there for all the week (Monday AM - Friday lunch).

Youll have...

Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Materials Mechanical Industrial/Production Engineering or related field.
5 years in manufacturing engineering including metallurgical background.
High-volume ferrous-based metallurgical processing experience (heat treatment welding surface treatments).
Proven track record leading equipment acquisition installation and commissioning projects.
Experience in supplier / technical procurement (RFQ) and CAPEX budget / schedule control.
Experience in a manufacturing plant environment.

Technical Knowledge
Heat treatment processes: continuous / batch furnaces controlled atmospheres carburizing hardenability.
Vacuum carburizing experience is a plus.
Gear machining and metrology knowledge.
Computer skills: AutoCAD Word Excel Minitab statistical tools.

Skills & Behavioral Profile
Strong written/verbal communication for executive audiences.
Self-motivated autonomous with strong ownership of projects.
Excellent planning and organization; able to manage multiple work streams.
Analytical data-driven proactive problem solver.
Effective in cross-functional multicultural teams.
Willing to travel during installation/commissioning phases.

Even better you may have...

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 familiarity.
Automotive or powertrain/battery manufacturing experience.
Materials Science (ferrous-based) or Mechanical Engineering background with metallurgical processing exposure.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This role is hybrid and requires onsite attendance four out of the five workdays a week.

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