Engineering Specialist - Quality/Process

Ford • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

As part of Ford Motor Company’s Manufacturing team, the Engineering Specialist - Quality/Process helps build smart vehicles and supports manufacturing technology and process development. The position owns the quality and capability of manufacturing processes within the Assembly department. It applies engineering and analytical methods to improve processes, resolve quality issues, validate workstation readiness during vehicle launches, and address throughput constraints. The role also supports process compliance, statistical process control, supplier compatibility reviews, and efficiency planning.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Manufacturing or technology engineering work experience.
• Previous automotive and quality analysis experience.
• Previous production supervision experience.
• Knowledge of 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of lean tools, including 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen methods.
• Knowledge of Visual Factory Management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Critical-thinking and troubleshooting skills to deliver industry-leading quality.
• Commitment to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset.
• Curiosity and passion for continuous learning.
• Demonstrates inclusion and values diversity.
• Perseverance through setbacks and disappointments to drive results.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Newly hired employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) project methodologies.
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Establish and monitor workstation-level quality target levels for each build phase as part of the Launch process to validate workstation readiness.
• Conduct process audits to ensure adherence to Vehicle Operations guidelines and specific process standards.
• Act as team leader in resolving assembly-related concerns.
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal ISO auditing as required.
• Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities.
• Review internal and external suppliers for critical-characteristic process compatibility.
• Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up and quality risks are identified and addressed.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED