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Manufacturing Engineer

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**In this position.**
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.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
**What you'll do.**
In this key role, you will provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program - from initial concept through Statement of Work Kick-Off. This will involve the application of lean manufacturing principles to ensure the highest quality, most efficient processes and products possible. You will:
+ Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, beginning at initial concept through Statement of Work Kick-Off.
+ Development of Bodyshop Process Layouts.
+ Development of tooling and facilities based on product and process.
+ Apply lean manufacturing principles.
+ Lead virtual manufacturing assembly builds.
+ Drive resolution of manufacturing issues.
+ Interface with Design and Release activities.
+ Prepare management presentations.
+ Operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
+ Work with minimal direct supervision cost and labor improvements
+ Drive quality, Support new model launches with assessment of process changes.
**You'll have.**
+ Bachelor's degree in mechanical or an equivalent manufacturing engineering.
+ 10+ years in CAD skills and AutoCAD skills
+ 7+ years in Body Tooling Assembly, Processing or Implementation
+ 5+ years in Process Writing, NX, Process Simulate, and RobCAD
+ Min of 2+ years in Program Management.
+ Willingness to travel and support launch activities at our North American Assembly plants (USA, Canada & Mexico)
+ 1 or more years of Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
+ Minimum travel required
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder.or 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 Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1- .
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PS2
**Requisition ID** : 47885
Manufacturing Engineer
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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.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
**What you'll do.**
In this key role, you will provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program - from initial concept through final assembly. This will involve the application of lean manufacturing principles to ensure the highest quality, most efficient processes and products possible. You will:
+ Provide manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program, beginning at initial concept through launch at the final assembly facility.
+ Development of tooling and facilities based on product and process.
+ Apply lean manufacturing principles.
+ Lead virtual manufacturing assembly builds.
+ Drive resolution of manufacturing issues.
+ Interface with Design and Release activities.
+ Develop formal assembly process instructions and enter the process sheets into VPS system.
+ Lead assembly tooling specification purchase, installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site.
+ Track all open tooling and process issues and drive to closure including meeting all exit criteria deliverables - cycle time, throughput, workstation readiness, etc.
+ Prepare management presentations.
+ Drive quality, cost and labor improvements.
+ Support new model launches. During launches, the position will require extensive travel, standing, and walking in a plant environment.
+ Deliver dimensionally in-spec parts for their respective system. Understand component data and a system impact.
+ Deliver cycle line layouts and work with the assembly plants to have a complete operator/equipment workstation ready for launch.
+ Operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
+ Work with minimal direct supervision
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in mechanical or an equivalent manufacturing engineering
+ Willingness to travel and support launch activities at our North American Assembly plants (USA, Canada & Mexico)
+ Travel is required including co-location at a North American Assembly plant for 9 or more months depending on scale of vehicle launch.
+ 1 or more years of Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
+ Up to 40-50% travel required
**Preferred Requirements:**
+ Solid background with virtual manufacturing tools
+ Experience with tooling, process, quality, and or facility equipment in a production environment.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills
+ Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder.or 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 Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1- .
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PS2
**Requisition ID** : 46449
Chief Manufacturing Officer
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The Chief Manufacturing Officer is a national thought leader and visionary executive responsible for advancing SME's mission, with a particular focus on accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies through bold strategies, program development and management, external advocacy, business-orientated approaches and market-driven innovation. Manufacturing's success depends on accelerating technology awareness, adoption, and commercialization - and this role is critical to helping the industry close the gap between research innovation, real-world application, and widespread adoption.
Blending deep technical expertise with strategic business insight, the Chief Manufacturing Officer will proactively anticipate industry shifts, forge high-impact alliances, and lead the development of transformative programs and services that accelerate technology awareness, adoption, and industry impact, with a strong focus on supporting the industrial supply chain and converting insights into scalable value creation opportunities. As SME's technology and manufacturing strategist, the Chief Manufacturing Officer will forge partnerships with manufacturers, government agencies, national laboratories, research institutions, and non-profits to collaborate in driving industrial competitiveness.
The Chief Manufacturing Officer will also serve as a key advisor to SME's CEO and Board of Directors, providing critical insights to guide strategic investments, priorities, and engagement strategies. The position will lead technology thought leadership and research agenda, and identify partnerships and commercial investments that drive scalable, mission-driven impact across the manufacturing sector while supporting SME's financial sustainability and enterprise growth.
Location: While this position reports to our Southfield, MI office, we welcome remote candidates from across the U.S. The role allows for flexible, remote work arrangements with periodic onsite presence as needed for key meetings or events.
SME is committed to hiring the most qualified candidate and encourages experienced leaders to apply.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and execute SME's enterprise-wide advanced manufacturing technology strategy in alignment to SME's overall strategic plan to drive scalable growth, innovation, competitiveness, resiliency, and national security.
- Lead strategic planning and alignment of SME's technology program portfolio, ensuring integrated and mission-driven outcomes.
- Analyze industry dynamics, technology trends, ecosystem shifts, and public policy developments to inform SME's strategic direction and investment priorities.
- Identify barriers to technology adoption across the manufacturing value chain and lead the creation of programs that accelerate awareness, readiness, and implementation.
- Translate market challenges into innovation opportunities, designing and scaling new or existing programs, services, and solutions that drive measurable impact contributing to SME's financial sustainability and enterprise growth.
- Guide SME's evaluation and prioritization of emerging technologies to ensure investments and initiatives deliver mission-driven and market-relevant results.
- Drive SME's national thought leadership and communications strategy, positioning SME as a trusted leader in manufacturing technology and innovation.
- Forge and maintain strategic alliances and represent SME across national boards, councils, and associations to expand visibility, influence, and partnerships.
- Advocate for manufacturing innovation and technology adoption at national levels, influencing public-private partnerships, funding strategies, and policy priorities.
- Identify and pursue strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisitions that expand SME's technology leadership, workforce integration, and education influence with a focus on long-term value generation and monetizable program outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with SME's workforce development leadership to align technology initiatives with workforce readiness, training strategies, and skills development programs.
- Guide the alignment of emerging technologies with educational curricula to ensure schools and training address future industry needs.
- Responsible for leading the staff managing the North American Manufacturing Research Institution (NAMRI), NAMRC, and SME's Technical Community Network.
- Direct SME's industry-driven research agenda and leverage insights to inform program development, events and conferences, SME media and publications, advocacy efforts, commercial initiatives, and education alignment.
- Collaborate with national research institutions, academic centers, and industry partners to shape research that advances SME's mission and strategic action.
- Harness the expertise of SME's member-driven committees such as technical communities, SME College of Fellows, and NAMRI to inform strategic direction, generate insights, and co-create solutions which accelerate technology commercialization and adoption.
- Unify volunteer and member groups across SME, ensuring industry needs, challenges, and innovations are reflected in SME's strategic initiatives.
- Lead the design, launch, scaling, and continuous improvement of innovative manufacturing technology programs aligned to industry needs and emerging trends.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across SME's programs, ensuring the integration of advanced digital technologies (AI, machine learning, big data) into SME's workforce, education, and innovation initiatives.
- Facilitate collaboration among individuals with differing perspectives, driving consensus and co-creation of innovative, high-impact solutions that are both market-responsive and aligned to SME's mission.
- Build, lead, and performance-manage a high-performing, cross-functional team aligned to SME's values of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Prepare and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts for all relevant initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources and strong return on investment.
- Lead contract negotiations and approval processes in accordance with SME's policies and risk management guidelines.
- Seek and secure funding from federal and state grants, appropriations, national foundations, and industry partnerships to expand SME's manufacturing technology reach and impact.
- Advance SME's technology leadership by shaping public-facing platforms, ensuring strategic alignment of messaging across national events, publications, and digital channels.
- Guide SME's thought leadership themes to reflect the organization's long-term innovation strategy and reinforce its national positioning in advanced manufacturing.
- Influence the strategic direction of education and workforce engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment between career pathways and skills development and the industry's evolving technology landscape.
- Lead SME's efforts in guiding accreditation requirements for 2 and 4-year schools in manufacturing and engineering.
- Leverage SME's professional network to surface industry insight and inform the development of inclusive, high-impact programs that reflect the voice of the manufacturing community.
- Ensure SME's innovation agenda remains responsive and relevant, reinforcing its role as a trusted national leader.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field required; Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred
- At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience spanning advanced manufacturing and engineering, business strategy, revenue-generating program development, and public-private partnerships.
- Demonstrated expertise in emerging technologies, industrial innovation, and public-private partnerships.
- Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive growth, technology adoption, new-value creation, and market expansion.
- Experience leading a business unit or technology-focused organization with revenue responsibility and full P&L oversight.
- Consultative approach to identifying market opportunities and shaping solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong track record of building national alliances, launching programs, and influencing adoption practices across industry and government.
- Skilled in translating complex technical and market challenges into actionable strategies, programs, business models, and partnerships.
- Data-driven leader with the ability to evaluate performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in financial and operational outcomes.
- Deep understanding of the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem, particularly the needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers.
- Excellent communicator with experience engaging executive audiences across industry, academia, and public sectors.
- Strategic Technology Leadership
- National Influence and Policy Advocacy
- Innovation Strategy, Commercialization, and Program Development
- Consultative Leadership and Opportunity Framing
- Business Acumen and Financial Stewardship
- Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships
- Organizational Alignment and Change Leadership
- Executive Communication and Thought Leadership
- Mission-Driven Execution and Accountability
- Research Leadership and Insight Application
- Normal office environment
- Primary office location: Southfield, MI
- Regular, in-person attendance required
- Travel required
Security Officer Manufacturing

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**Show your commitment to excellence. Join our team and be part of a company that values and rewards your hard work!**
+ **Starting Pay Rate $18.00 / Hour**
+ **Join the Nation's Largest Security Company, expanding Internationally!**
+ **Make a difference in your community!**
+ **Paid Orientation and On The Job Training!**
+ **Endless advancement opportunities.**
We are looking for a Security Officer with Excellent Customer Service Skills and a Professional Appearance
**Pre-Employment Requirements:**
+ Must have a Valid Driver's License
+ Must be Walk/Stand for Long Periods of Time & Work Outside in the Elements.
As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
+ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
+ As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
+ As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.*A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only
**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:**
+ Heavy Customer Service Background - we are looking for highly motivated people who are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service to our client, our employees, and any guests and visitors.
+ Someone who can speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies
+ The ability to efficiently multitask, with excellent organization skills
+ Answer and respond to events and situations received over regular and emergency phones, 2- way radios, and intercoms.
+ Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports, incident reports logs, or other established methods)
+ Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
+ Ability to work in and out of all weather conditions
+ Ability to assist new officers in learning Post Orders
+ Proficient Computer skills - Ability to learn new programs
+ Ability to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time
+ Ability to walk-up stairs to conduct tours
**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:**
+ Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
+ Ability to quickly and efficiently analyze high stress situations to determine the proper communication of events & to dispatch the proper teams to determine the best course of action to take.
+ Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment while possibly working under pressure
+ Ability to prioritize workload based on urgency
+ Ability to communicate effectively
+ The ability to remain calm in the face of adversary/ elevated stressful situations
+ Be organized with strong attention to detail
+ Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills
+ Flexible working schedule to include nights and weekends. In the Security Industry, You may be required to come in early, stay late or work on an off day. This includes nights and weekends.
+ Ability to work in a team environment
**Perks and Benefits:**
+ Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
+ Flexible part time and full-time schedules that fit with your personal life goals
+ Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
+ **We offer attractive Pay Options! DailyPay, WeeklyPay.**
+ Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: ID:** 2025-1399712
**Location:** United States-Illinois-Pontiac
**Job Category:** Security Officer, Part Time Security
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotic and vision-based automation systems in a production environment. This role requires technical expertise in Fanuc robotics, machine vision platforms such as Cognex, Matrox, and Keyence, as well as industrial automation. Experience working with Glass Cells in automotive assembly environments is essential. The engineer will be responsible for full-cycle project execution-from concept through commissioning-ensuring systems meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
Responsibilities
+ Design, install, and validate machine vision systems for inspection, defect detection, and part identification using platforms such as Cognex, Matrox Design Assistant, and Keyence.
+ Implement and support automation systems within Glass Cell environments, ensuring safe handling, alignment, and assembly of glass components in automotive production lines.
+ Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems. Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens S7, and electrical/hydraulic schematics is preferred.
+ Lead automation projects including supplier coordination, timeline validation, and on-site commissioning. Ability to manage vendor relationships and enforce accountability is essential.
+ Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems and continuous improvement of existing processes.
+ Create technical documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures for robotic and vision systems.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
+ Hands-on experience with Fanuc robots, machine vision systems, and Glass Cell automation in an automotive assembly plant.
+ Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, and simulation software including ROBCAD, DELMIA, Process Simulate.
+ Strong understanding of industrial safety standards, electrical schematics, and automation integration.
+ Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience managing people and projects within a manufacturing engineering environment, preferably automotive final assembly.
+ Proven experience managing suppliers and holding them accountable.
+ Experience with automation and/or vision systems, project management, tooling, and assembly.
Work Environment
Standard work hours are typically 40 per week, but extended hours are common during launches or critical phases. The role may require 12-hour shifts, night shifts, and weekend support during build events or tooling installs. Travel will be required at times to support build events or tooling installs at non-local Final Assembly Plants, typically for 1-2 days at a time if necessary. The dress code is generally business casual, with flexibility allowing khakis and collared shirts as standard attire. Jeans are acceptable if professional looking, and closed-toed shoes are required at all times within the plants.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.87 - $46.80/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotic and vision-based automation systems in a production environment. This role requires technical expertise in Fanuc robotics, machine vision platforms such as Cognex, Matrox, and Keyence, as well as industrial automation. Experience working with Glass Cells in automotive assembly environments is essential. The engineer will be responsible for full-cycle project execution-from concept through commissioning-ensuring systems meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
Responsibilities
+ Design, install, and validate machine vision systems for inspection, defect detection, and part identification using platforms such as Cognex, Matrox Design Assistant, and Keyence.
+ Implement and support automation systems within Glass Cell environments, ensuring safe handling, alignment, and assembly of glass components in automotive production lines.
+ Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems. Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens S7, and electrical/hydraulic schematics is preferred.
+ Lead automation projects including supplier coordination, timeline validation, and on-site commissioning. Ability to manage vendor relationships and enforce accountability is essential.
+ Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems and continuous improvement of existing processes.
+ Create technical documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures for robotic and vision systems.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
+ Hands-on experience with Fanuc robots, machine vision systems, and Glass Cell automation in an automotive assembly plant.
+ Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, and simulation software including ROBCAD, DELMIA, Process Simulate.
+ Strong understanding of industrial safety standards, electrical schematics, and automation integration.
+ Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience managing people and projects within a manufacturing engineering environment, preferably automotive final assembly.
+ Proven experience managing suppliers and holding them accountable.
+ Experience with automation and/or vision systems, project management, tooling, and assembly.
Work Environment
Standard work hours are typically 40 per week, but extended hours are common during launches or critical phases. The role may require 12-hour shifts, night shifts, and weekend support during build events or tooling installs. Travel will be required at times to support build events or tooling installs at non-local Final Assembly Plants, typically for 1-2 days at a time if necessary. The dress code is generally business casual, with flexibility allowing khakis and collared shirts as standard attire. Jeans are acceptable if professional looking, and closed-toed shoes are required at all times within the plants.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.87 - $46.80/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.
Manufacturing Engineer -Benchmarking

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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. #LI-Onsite
**What you'll do.**
Benchmark future Ford vehicles to competitor vehicles by quickly measuring with data Ford vehicles manufacturing Key Performance indicators to competitors in Body and Final Assembly. #LI-Onsite
Work with Flexible Architecture team to provide and help drive product and manufacturing efficiencies including into the future Ford vehicle program between Technical Kick-off and (TKO) and Technology Management Review (TMR).
**Responsibilities:**
+ Work with multiple Benchmarking teams across the Enterprise to provide a measurable efficiency rating of our vehicles relative to our competitors.
+ Work with our team to develop a user-friendly dashboard that Engineers can easily identify efficient product and processes for future Ford vehicles.
+ Drive product development to incorporate the more efficient benchmarked product and innovation processes.
+ Focus on providing efficient product and processes identified through benchmarking and innovative projects not currently in the future model program scope.
+ Create new and innovative processes based on benchmarked vehicles and innovative manufacturing processes that improve labor efficiency, complexity reduction, and end item parts to the main line where possible for Body and Final Assembly.
+ Drive labor efficiency, complexity reduction, and end item parts to the main line where possible during new model program planning and development.
+ Coordinate efforts to review program-based manufacturing issues, align on corrective actions, and cascade to affected areas.
+ Work with counterparts in Vehicle Architecture, Body Construction, and Final Assembly Engineering to quickly align on product design and manufacturing issues.
+ Support resolution of Major Architecture and High Investment Plant High Hurts to help mitigate Launch risks in Forward Model Development.
+ Travel to our North American assembly plants for site reviews as required
**You'll have:**
+ Bachelor's degree minimum with Engineering discipline preferred
+ 3+ years' experience in Final Assembly Process & Tooling Development or equivalent manufacturing experience
**Even better, you may have.**
+ One major program Launch (UP / UN > 4) or discipline equivalent
+ Extensive knowledge of manufacturing process and tooling development for upper body, underbody and/or powertrain
+ Experience with Benchmarking Resources
+ Extensive knowledge of GMRs (Global Manufacturing Requirements)
+ Working knowledge of DPA5 tools (GSPAS/VPS, APT, Easy Plan, Teamcenter, PFMEA, SCCAFs, Error proofing, etc.)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder.or 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 Year's Day
+ Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: position is a range of salary grades GSR 6-8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #LI-Onsite
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1- . #LI-Onsite #LI-RC3
**Requisition ID** : 47804
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Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical
Posted 4 days ago
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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?
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.**
We're seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We're looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products. You will:
- 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.**
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
- 3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities
- 3+ years' CAD experience
**Even better, you may have.** .
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
- Knowledge of the electrical systems in a vehicle
- Experience with electrical connectors and wire routing
- Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS
- Experience in one or more of the following: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
- Error proofing experience
- Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability.
- Strong Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus.
- Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design.
- Previous project management experience.
- Prototype design and development experience.
- Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners
- Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder.or 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 Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 1.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: ( position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1- .
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**Requisition ID** : 47741
Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical
Posted 4 days ago
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Job Description
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?
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.**
We're seeking a diligent, detail-driven professional to provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We're looking to optimize our efforts in safety, quality, and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products. You will:
+ 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.**
- Bachelor's degree
+ 3+ years' Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience-
+ 3+ years' experience w/tooling, processes, and facilities
+ 3+ years' CAD experience
**Even better, you may have.**
+ Bachelor's degree in engineering
+ Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
+ _Knowledge in one or more of the following Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, AIM, CPARS_
+ _Water test, End of Line_
+ _Error proofing experience_
+ _Demonstrated product launch experience and issue resolution capability._
+ _Strong Problem-solving skills_
+ _Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus._
+ _Proven experience in manufacturing, including CAD design and tooling design._
+ _Previous project management experience._
+ _Prototype design and development experience._
+ _Experience working with Tier 1OEM Suppliers and partners_
+ _Manufacturing experience in general or final assembly_
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder.or 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 Year's Day
+ Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 1.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here ( :
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1- .
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**Requisition ID** : 47744
MANUFACTURING PROGRAM ENGINEER
Posted 4 days ago
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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?
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. APD (Advanced Program & Delivery) is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants. In this role you will be able to: - Get involved early with the latest new vehicle programs - Fast paced, creative problem-solving environment - See your efforts/solutions come to fruition in Ford's new vehicles
**What you'll do.**
+ Deliver Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements for your specific Subsystem (Electrical, Powertrain, Suspension, Exterior, Interior, Vehicle Engineering).
+ Collaborate with Product Development team to generate facility & tooling costs, improve quality, and reduce labor requirements.
+ Use virtual tools to evaluate the feasibility of new model designs for high volume assembly operations.
+ Write/modify/maintain process sheets and deliver updated Cycle Line Layouts.
+ Lead manufacturing assembly builds (DCV, TT, PP, MP1 and MP2) in Canada, Mexico & US assembly plants
+ Lead identification, resolution, and closure of Final Assembly Engineering feasibility issues.
+ Create and follow a master schedule for the design, build, and implementation of tools in your subsystem.
+ Lead assembly tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning at the assembly site. In addition, support tooling buyoffs @ vendor facilities.
+ Drive Engineering Change implementation throughout the key program milestones
+ Lead identification, resolution, and closure of all launch product and tooling issues.
+ Develop "Lessons Learned" from New Model launches and implement Prevent Reoccurrence Actions into future programs.
+ Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
+ Deliver cycle line layouts and work with the assembly plants to have a complete operator/equipment workstation ready for launch
+ Interface with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Supplier Technical Assistance, Material Planning & Logistics, New Model Programs).
**You'll have.**
+ 3+ years demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a cross functional team
+ Ability to support launch programs on extended travel
+ Ability to travel including extended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada and/or Mexico required
+ 3+ years Project Management and result-oriented mindset
+ 3+ years with MS (Excel, Power Point, MS Project etc.)
+ 3+ years with 3D CAD review (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent) -
+ 2+ years PFMEA and failure mode avoidance
**Even better, you may have.**
+ Masters Degree in Manufacturing
+ Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, etc.)
+ Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: FEDEBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIMS, JIRA, AURORA
+ Automotive Manufacturing Engineering experience
+ Experience w/automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities
+ Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems: Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water test, End of Line
+ Error proofingAbility to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
+ Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder.or 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 Year's Day
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 1.
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This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1- .
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**Requisition ID** : 47366