Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) seeks a motivated professional to drive quality robustness across our engineering factory. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in quality deliverables including PFMEAs, Control Plans, error-proofing strategies, engineering standards, and new program launch requirements. They will lead efforts to improve and maximize equipment and process performance for existing manufacturing systems in the machining, assembly and test operations. They may support PTME launch teams through coaching, training, technical deep dives, and enhancements to engineering standards. Additionally, they will collaborate with global teams to resolve powertrain launch quality concerns and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

At Ford Motor Company, quality is at the heart of everything we build. As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer and Powertrain Quality Leader, you will drive the application and continuous improvement of quality systems across our powertrain manufacturing operations. The focus will be on machining, assembly and test systems within the Powertrain Manufacturing Staff Organization. Partnering with Product Design, Global and Plant Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Warranty teams, you will proactively reduce and eliminate data-driven quality issues and manufacturing risks, enhance process robustness, and reinforce quality systems through robust PFMEAs, Control Plans, and standardized documentation. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, coach cross-functional teams, audit quality processes, and champion operational excellence to deliver flawless product launches, maximize customer satisfaction, and significantly reduce warranty and manufacturing losses.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering discipline.
• Proven manufacturing and quality experience in a plant manufacturing environment, including direct experience in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PFMEA development, and Control Plans.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills paired with an innovative, continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to teach, coach, and effectively present technical materials to peers and various levels of PTME leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively within diverse, dynamic, cross-functional teams.
• Fast learner with the self-motivation and initiative to proactively acquire technical knowledge independently via online documents and cross-functional networking to master complex data and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Ford Quality Processes, such as Ford Quality Operating System (QOS), Process FMA (SCCAF/SCCP, FMEA, Control Plans), Bill of Process (BOP), Quality Launch Readiness Assessments, 3-Legged 5-Why Problem Solving, DMAIC, and Global 8D methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with Ford Core Engineering Systems such as MIDAS, FEDE, Global Manufacturing Requirements / Knowledge Packets, engineering standards, and GPDS powertrain deliverables.
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools (e.g., AutoCAD) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Process FMA deliverables—including PFMEAs and Control Plans—to ensure alignment with corporate standards.
• Support root cause analysis and permanent corrective action (PCA/PRA) processes using structured problem-solving tools such as 3-Legged 5-Why (3L5Y), 8D, and A3.
• Conduct launch quality and warranty deep-dive reviews; to help identify recurring failure modes, risk areas, lessons learned, potential systemic improvements and ultimately support warranty reduction workstreams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product Development, Plant Quality, and Global Engineering) to support the development and implementation of best practices, drive continuous improvement and issue resolution document and cascade Quality Operating System (QOS) lessons learned into forward-model programs.
• Support the update and enhancement of production quality tools/systems, training materials, and data analysis methods/reporting across manufacturing engineering, including DRIM maintenance.
• Approximately 25% Travel (Michigan, Windsor, Canada, Ohio) to Powertrain Manufacturing Plants as required (including occasional overnight stays) to support launch teams, deep dives, and plant quality initiatives.

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: Mid Level