Engineering Specialist, Process

Ford • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Engineering Specialist, Process at Ford Motor Company is responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to enhance manufacturing processes and products. This role focuses on continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity within the manufacturing environment, particularly in Final Assembly. The specialist will lead process audits, ergonomic evaluations, and initiatives aimed at reducing variability and improving efficiency in production operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 or more years' experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
• Validated experience with Visual Factory Management
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 or more years in the automotive industry
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
• Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations
• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal auditing as required
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee discount
• Prescription drug insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED