Dedicated Problem Solver Engineer

Ford • Livonia, MI

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, applicants must possess a strong interest in learning and technical development. During the course of this assignment, applicants will be exposed to Black Belt tools and methods, several different commodity components, systems, software and Engineering groups, and Ford's vast array of technology resources. Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include subject matter experts allowing opportunities to expand their knowledge in these areas to learn the physics of how the systems and components work to support their project problem solving. Workload will consist of leading cross functional groups to scope challenges and drive to resolution in a timely manner. Projects frequently target high profile products, technology, and launches as well as high profile quality issues within the VHE organization. The position requires presentation of status and findings allowing diverse management exposure.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Product Design or Manufacturing Engineering with manufacturing processes, component/system development design, emerging technology development, calibration processes knowledge or data analytics experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as present from working level documents.
• Ability to comfortably present to the senior management team.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office applications, Minitab, Qlik Sense and Alteryx computer software preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations up to 20% annually.

Nice To Haves

• 6-Sigma Black Belt trained, certification preferred but not required.
• Strong One Ford+ Behaviors.
• Graduate Degree in Technology.
• Experience with ADAS/Mechatronics/automotive software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support current model production/design problem solving cross-functional teams using the DMAIC process to improve Quality metrics (QNPS, R/1000, Warranty and CPU), Reliability and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Lead and support new technology, product design and problem solving cross-functional teams to leverage the DCOV/DFSS process in failure mode avoidance and robust design methods.
• Provide the Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) organization statistical and problem solving support including assisting with 6-Sigma methodology training.
• Deliver project presentations to senior management on 6-Sigma project team's progress, accomplishments, conclusions, and lessons learned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree