Hybrid Manufacturing Process Engineer – Powertrain

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Manufacturing Process Engineer – Powertrain
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chennai, India

About the role

• Powertrain Assembly Process Engineer optimizing manufacturing operations for automotive components. Develops standard processes and leads continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Process Design & Implementation: Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of powertrain assembly processes for engines, transmissions, and electrified drivetrains.
• Operational Excellence: Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize scrap. Take ownership of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements through data-driven analysis.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex production issues and quality escapes using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Implement robust permanent corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary manufacturing engineering liaison between Product Design, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Documentation & Compliance: Author and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, and PFMEAs. Ensure all control plans are strictly followed and updated.
• Lean & Six Sigma: Lead Lean Manufacturing projects, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S audits, and Kaizen events to eliminate waste on the assembly line.
• Equipment & Tooling Management: Manage the specification, selection, and installation of new assembly equipment, automated cells, and specialized fixtures. Oversee vendor management from procurement to final runoff.
• Design for Excellence: Conduct and lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews, providing critical feedback to design teams to reduce assembly complexity.
• Validation & Launch: Oversee the installation and commissioning of new lines. Lead validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure processes meet all safety and quality standards before mass production.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of professional experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, specifically focused on powertrain or complex mechanical assembly.