Ford Motor Company

Builds vehicles for drivers and commercial fleets

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChihuahua, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a Professional License (Cédula Profesional) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Three to five or more years of proven experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer on automotive assembly lines.
Advanced or fluent English proficiency at B2+ to C1 level.
Hands-on experience in automated manufacturing.
Experience in engine assembly, powertrain, transmissions, or high-precision mechanical components is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Own engine assembly processes end to end, from workstation design, line balancing, and bottleneck reduction using JPH and Takt Time to parameter optimization for servo pressing, automated liquid sealant dispensing (RTV), leak testing, and error-proofing systems.
Define, implement, and improve operational flow, standard work methods, and tooling across engine assembly lines, ensuring adherence to Takt Time and production cadence (JPH).
Parameterize and audit robotic sealant-dispensing cells, including Nordson, SCA, Fanuc, or ABB systems, and maintain control over path trajectories, bead geometry, and open time.
Monitor and calibrate Force versus Displacement signature curves on Promess or Kistler servo presses used for insertion of bushings, freeze plugs (core plugs), and dowel pins.
Validate and fine-tune pressure-decay or helium leak-test stations across lubrication, coolant, and fuel circuits.
Design safe workstations using zero-gravity manipulators and ergonomic tooling in compliance with FAS 08 corporate safety standards.
Develop and maintain Operator Instruction Sheets (OIS, JES, and SOS).
Lead and update station PFMEAs and design mechanical and electronic error-proofing systems (Poka-Yoke), including vision inspection sensors and pick-to-light arrays, to protect critical safety characteristics (Inverted Delta ∇).
Plan and execute plant trial runs (PTR) on the shop floor for new component introductions, design modifications (WERS), or model-year changes without disrupting operational continuity.
Drive root cause analysis using 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, and DMAIC to address quality escapes, functional test failures (Cold/Hot Test), and line micro-stoppages.
Coordinate pilot runs with product design teams in Powertrain D&R in Dearborn and international equipment manufacturers.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in engine assembly, powertrain, transmissions, or high-precision mechanical components is highly desirable.

We are looking for a dynamic, analytical Assembly Manufacturing Engineer with solid hands-on experience in automated manufacturing. In this role, you will be the end-to-end technical owner of engine assembly processes: from workstation design, line balancing, and bottleneck reduction (JPH / Takt Time), to parameter optimization for critical processes such as servo pressing, automated liquid sealant dispensing (RTV), leak testing, and error-proofing systems (Poka-Yoke).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree with a Professional License (Cédula Profesional) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Work Experience:
- 3 to 5+ years of proven experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer on automotive assembly lines (highly desirable in engine assembly / powertrain, transmissions, or high-precision mechanical components).
- Language Proficiency: Advanced / Fluent English (B2+ to C1). Essential for coordinating pilot runs with product design teams (Powertrain D&R in Dearborn) and international equipment manufacturers.

Process Design and Optimization: Define, implement, and improve operational flow, standard work methods, and tooling across engine assembly lines, ensuring adherence to Takt Time and production cadence (JPH).
Critical Powertrain Process Control:
- Automated Silicone / Sealant Dispensing (RTV): Parameterize and audit robotic dispensing cells (Nordson / SCA / Fanuc / ABB), maintaining control over path trajectories, bead geometry, and open time.
- Servo Presses: Monitor and calibrate Force vs. Displacement signature curves (Promess, Kistler) for the insertion of bushings, freeze plugs (core plugs), and dowel pins.
- Leak Testing: Validate and fine-tune pressure-decay or helium leak test stations across lubrication, coolant, and fuel circuits.
Ergonomics and Standardized Work: Design safe workstations utilizing zero-gravity manipulators and ergonomic tooling in compliance with corporate safety standards (FAS 08). Develop and maintain Operator Instruction Sheets (OIS / JES / SOS).
Defect Prevention and APQP: Lead and update station PFMEAs, designing mechanical and electronic error-proofing systems (Poka-Yoke)—such as vision inspection sensors and pick-to-light arrays—to safeguard critical safety characteristics (Inverted Delta ∇).
Engineering Change Management: Plan and execute plant trial runs (PTR) on the shop floor for new component introductions, design modifications (WERS), or model-year changes without disrupting operational continuity.
Structured Problem Solving: Actively drive root cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, DMAIC) to address quality escapes, functional test failures (Cold/Hot Test), or line micro-stoppages.

About the Company

Ford Motor Company

Builds vehicles for drivers and commercial fleets

Ford Motor Company designs and builds vehicles for individual drivers and commercial fleets worldwide, spanning Ford trucks and SUVs and Lincoln luxury models. Its Mustang sports car and Bronco off-road vehicles sit alongside gasoline, hybrid and electric products. The company sells vehicles, parts and accessories through dealers, while Ford Pro combines commercial vehicles with fleet software, charging and maintenance services; Ford Credit earns money from customer and dealer financing and leases. Connected services add subscriptions for vehicle features and business operations. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dearborn, MI
Founded: 1903

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