Did you know that Ford is the only heavy-duty truck manufacturer that designs and builds its own diesel engine and transmission combination? – ensuring the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations. This approach enables Ford engineers to optimize vehicle performance across the entire lineup and to further refine the powertrain to the specific needs of the customer. Engineering is key to the successful delivery of a quality manufactured vehicle. Ford selects only the best people as engineers with the intent of building a team that intellectually and concretely designs, executes and manufactures superior cars, SUVs and trucks.
Here is an example of how serious Ford takes the engineering and manufacturing of its vehicles. This is a real job ad for an Intern on the USA Ford Website:
Manufacturing – 2018 Engineering Intern
Manufacturing enables Ford plants and facilities around the world to produce world-class products for customers everywhere. We ensure flawless production of our vehicles in a high quality, efficient, safe and sustainable manner.
Manufacturing Engineers work on a team that manufactures more than 150,000 vehicles daily at 65 facilities worldwide. It is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering skillset in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Over the summer, your work as a Manufacturing intern will help improve Ford’s manufacturing production system. Specifically, you will help improve Ford’s safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance and environmental systems.
Manufacturing offers opportunities for growth and excellence through each of the following career areas: Powertrain and Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Operations, Manufacturing Business Office, Stamping Engineering and Quality.
Minimum requirements:
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in: Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Welding Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science Engineering or Agricultural Engineering
Ford also attracts the best minds by incorporating things like energy efficiency, collaborative workspaces, and upgraded technology into their headquarters. Ford is doing this by overhauling its Dearborn, Michigan headquarter.
“As we transition to an auto and a mobility company, we’re investing in our people and the tools they use to deliver our vision,” Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO, said in a news release.
“Bringing our teams together in an open, collaborative environment will make our employees’ lives better, speed decision-making and deliver results for both our core and emerging businesses.”
The plan, announced to Ford employees in a webcast, is aimed at helping the company attract and retain top talent, particularly as cutting-edge technology companies in Silicon Valley increasingly compete with automakers for engineers and other highly skilled employees. It also will significantly reduce energy use and the amount of time employees spend traveling to and from meetings.
Work at the Research and Engineering Center is expected to be complete by 2023; major work around the headquarters is expected to begin in 2021 and be complete in 2026.
(Sources: Ford Media Center and Crain’s Detroit Business)