Fastener Engineering Specialist (KTP)

Ford Motor • Louisville, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 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 processes and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Welding or Mechanical engineer or 2+ years of Welding and Joining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year experience in Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree in related Engineering Field
• Previous automotive, weld engineering, and quality analysis experience.
• Six Sigma Green/Black belt certified.
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills
• You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities.
• Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis.
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.
• Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop and manage joining techniques, materials, and technologies
• Apply knowledge of joining technology, equipment controllers, and weld gun design and evaluation techniques.
• Execute and verify joining processes and procedures.
• Implement the joining certification strategy.
• Understand joining schedule development.
• Implement joining control plans and requirements.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees