Position Description:This role is for gear machining launch process engineer. You will work jointly with the headquarters launch team and their suppliers to assure the incoming manufacturing line is successfully delivered for all key business metrics for long-term success of Ford Motor Company.Job Responsibilities:Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Gear machiningDrive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivityComplete all PPAP quality launch documentationApply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and productsDevelop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize open issues and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processesLead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelinesConduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as requiredCreate process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processesDeliver capable processes and tools for all gear machining operationsLead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practicesEnsure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standardsSupport ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as requiredIdentify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets.Skills Required:Statistical Process Controls, Machining, Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, Gear machiningSkills Preferred:Lean Six Sigma, Machinery, Root Cause AnalysisExperience Required:Experience: 5+ yrs of related experienceSuccessful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skillsHypoid Bevel gear process understanding (blanking, milling, hobbing, grinding, heat treat, shot peening, hard turn, lapping)Quality Assessment tools (QDAS, Minitab)Experience Highly Preferred:Klingelnburg P40 & Gleason Nano Gear CMMEffective oral and written communication skillsLean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experienceLean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream MappingDMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experienceFMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experienceEducation Required:High School Diploma / GEDEducation Preferred:Bachelor's DegreeAdditional Information:Fully Onsite.Use of AI Technology:Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.