ICE Powertrain & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Quality Engineer – High Time In Service (HTIS) Reliability

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

4d • Hybrid

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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position... The Quality Engineer position focuses on issues with the engine and thermal systems that manifest later in product life. The role requires utilizing best practice problem solving to quickly determine root cause, develop strategies and tools to catch issues sooner, develop new designs and execute test plans that ensure such issues are averted in the, and support efficient and robust service solutions. This position entails interesting and fast paced projects centered on design/physics related quality issues that typically manifest later in product life. Be a part of the team that is providing significant reliability improvement for Ford Motor Company, helping to achieve our aggressive quality improvement goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 1+ plus years of experience leading projects.
• 1+ years of experience with internal combustion engines, thermal systems or after-treatment systems in one or more of the following areas: Design, Test, Controls, Calibration.

Nice To Haves

• 6-Sigma green belt, black belt and Design for Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Familiarity/experience with Strategic Problem Solving.
• Familiarity/experience with Failure Mode Avoidance and Robustness and Reliability processes
• Familiarity with quality tools.
• Knowledge of key engine/powertrain subsystems including base engine, cooling, airpath, fuel, after-treatment, etc.
• Strong project management, problem solving and organization skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
• Enjoys taking on new challenges, embraces learning and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support High Time in Service Quality Projects using Design for Six Sigma / 8D processes on aggressive timelines to support IPTSE’s warranty spend and failure rate reduction targets.
• Responsibilities include evaluation of high warranty spend/failure rate subsystems and engine/vehicle applications with a focus on issues that contribute to > 12 MIS warranty and/or are design/physics related versus supplier quality/manufacturing defect related.
• Projects will be expected to rapidly work through the Define, Characterize, Optimize and Verify phases of the DFSS process including root cause identification and verification, implementation of corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Project leaders/supporters will be expected to present frequently to senior management project status and results, interface regularly with quality, powerpack, core engineers and Technical Specialists.
• Strong focus on warranty data/trend analysis, part return analysis and physical understanding of engine/powertrain systems and subsystems as key tools to identification root cause and implementation of interim and permanent corrective actions.
• Ability to design, execute or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level to full powertrain/vehicle testing to identify root cause, replicate quality issues and validate fixes.
• Identify and document lessons learned for knowledge preservation.
• Lead problem solving sub-groups.

Benefits

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