Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Process, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

2d • $63,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions, build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future, create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others, and be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency with KPI management, data analysis, and data visualization (using data to communicate to an audience and to make decisions)
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes.
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to support and launch programs
• Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
• 3D CAD review abilities (3D Experience, CATIA, or equivalent)
• Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
• Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Engineering or MBA
• Experience with cameras, error proofing systems and/or robots
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs
• Demonstrated skills in print reading, tool layouts, and gauging
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
• Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
• Function as the leader and subject matter expert for the specified section of the production line. Coordinate activity and drive improvements to achieve KPI’s.
• Develop relevant KPI’s and data visualizations to enable a clear understanding of the actual vs. expected performance
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality and production issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools
• Play an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness
• Conduct process audits to ensure the process adheres to 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 support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities
• Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed
• Change management leadership

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, 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: Mid Level