In this position.... 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. 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 What you'll do.... * Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program through Ok to Buy + 45 days. * Implementation of new/modified tooling and facilities based on product and process changes. * Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants. * Identify and drive resolution of manufacturing related issues. * Collaborate with multi-functional (PD, STA, MP&L, NMP, MTDC, etc.) activities. * Write/modify/maintain process sheets as required post Final Design Judgement. * Write tooling design/build/installation scopes of work. * Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buy-off @ vendor facility. * Drive quality, cost, and labor improvements * Develop plant layouts and drive Cycle Line Layouts. * Lead/Manage key areas of VME for the upfront feasibility process for programs between TMR and PSC phases of GPDS * Prepare and lead management presentations through Ok to Buy. * Support coordination of Program Cost Study responses and work with cross functional teams within the organization to ensure aligned results * Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development * Document and present Lessons Learned to core to either create or update Mfg. standards * Extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico required You'll have.... * BSc, Engineering (pref Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical) OR Applied Science * 2+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience * 2+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities * 2+ years' CAD experience Even Better, you may have.... * Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. * Experience implementing advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics, automation, and Industry 4.0 solutions. * Proven success leading cross-functional projects to improve production throughput, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. * Proficiency in data analytics, statistical process control (SPC), and simulation tools to drive manufacturing performance and process optimization. * Experience with automotive manufacturing, assembly operations, and new product launches, including process validation and production readiness.