Engineering Specialist – Quality Process

Ford Motor•Wayne, MI

3d•$123,157 - $156,554

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System, and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.
2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Utilizing 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills for improving 0/3 mis r/1000. 2. Improving cost and delivery for internal metrics using at least one of the following Lean Tools: 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping to. 3. Using internal and external quality data analysis tools including at least one of the following: GSAR, QARS, QLS, WBDM, ONTRAC, E-CATS, ALTERYX, BSAQ. 4. Leveraging Six-Sigma Green Belt methodology and Lean Manufacturing for improving RTY and FTT metrics. 5. Utilizing CAD software including Team Center for root cause analysis.
1 year of experience with the following skill is required: 1. Leveraging FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience to improve c/1000 at VRT level.

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 as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes 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.
Back up ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required.
Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in Chassis and/or Trim areas.
Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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

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