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Ford Motor · Louisville, KY

# Process Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Louisville, KY, United States On-site $72,480-121,440 Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Ford Motor’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/71139)

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## Job description

In this position... You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

## Responsibilities

What you'll do... Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity. Use company / industry standard processes and tools to plan, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies. Apply effective root cause analysis principles to interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend / implement appropriate responses. Ensure gauge calibration, certification, and repeatability & reproducibility.

Determine locators and measurement points for data collection / special studies. Verify product tolerances and engineering build specifications. Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes. Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues. Manage statistical process control activities performed by hourly employees. Execute measurement system data analysis to identify sources of variation within a production environment and effectively resolve concerns.

Establish and monitor quality target levels to ensure objectives are met. Provide input for design and assembly concepts. Establish critical characteristics for data collection methods. Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality, Production, and Maintenance departments. Review assembly tooling for degradation, failure modes, and recommend preventative maintenance. Investigate and cut off incoming quality concerns; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause, and implementing corrective actions (ICA / PCA).

## Qualifications

You'll have... Associate’s degree of applied science in manufacturing / engineering related technology. 1-3 years of Manufacturing / Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic. Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills.

Proven ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints. Ability to meet objectives with minimal direct supervision. Continuous improvement / quality first mindset. Even better, you may have... Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology. 4 or more years of Manufacturing / Process Engineering experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes and facilities.

Experience managing control plans and gauge certification schedules. Expert computer skills (AutoCAD, Minitab, Teamcenter) Solid understanding of statistics (control charts, data collection, statistical process control.) Background in metrology (CMM, 3D Scanning, Programming, Specifications) Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles. Experience working together with and / or supervising UAW employees.

### Additional Information

This position is required to work both day(6am-2:30pm) and night shift(5pm-1:30am), rotating shifts every 3-4 months. Ability to work overtime on weekdays, weekends, and Holidays when required. Ability to follow a rotating work schedule as required (Dayshift / Nightshift). Some travel required as necessary for training, launch, and support activities. 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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 or 7 Salary grade 6 ranges from $72,480-121,440. Salary grade 7 ranges from $84,480-141,360. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: [https://fordcareers.co/GSR](https://fordcareers.co/GSR) 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-JL1

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: Louisville, KY, United States
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Pay: $72,480-121,440[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/71139)

## Hiring at Ford Motor
- Open jobs: 877
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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