Engineering Specialist-Test

Ford • Livonia, MI

6d • $72,480 - $141,360 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing test processes and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing testing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience with WMAssociates software preferred.
• Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing testing environment

Responsibilities

• Review quality indicators – REDCRS and Warranty Garage Reports for NE, APR, VO Repair, and FQAs issues; Track concerns and review initial test results/data from all relevant test equipment
• Record any retest of the transmission or defect testing data—along with analysis—then assist garage in determining root cause, and document improvement actions to test equipment
• Conduct a monthly review of all critical test point variable trend charts. Verify test point trends and current limits. Investigate or notify correct personnel of any unusual trends. Document charts in a binder for future reference
• Maintain completed Defect Testing Matrix for all test equipment. The matrix should prioritize actions to address pass-thru items. For product changes, rerun defect testing for all affected components to verify containment
• Assist Production and Quality departments in determining the root cause(s) of the top test stand rejects in the Regress areas
• Lead reject resolution meetings in addressing test stand top FTT concerns
• Provide Regress areas with a comprehensive suggested repair list
• Assist Maintenance and Production in troubleshooting and repairing down test equipment. Investigate and implement corrective actions to address top availability issues. (I.E. faults and downtime)
• Maintain cycle times on test equipment ensuring stands are running at or below authorized cycle time
• Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications and model code updates as required. Handle model additions, data base changes, test program and sequence changes; implement modifications of new parameters and limits
• Assist technicians with calibration of test stand instrumentation per schedule
• Maintain 'Challenge Part' for EFTs and IPTs
• The DCP should require part testing daily on all stands
• Monitor part test status and assist Production with reaction to a rejected test
• Use test stand WMA software to monitor test stand FTT and stand to stand correlation
• Devise and maintain a suggested repair and repair tree data base for the operators on the floor
• Provide Engineering Supervisor with Final and Main Control Test FTT reports and status of top rejects prior to production meeting
• FTT data should be reviewed at the start-up or close-out meeting with the teams daily

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
• 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