OPD Engineer - Thermal System

Ford • Dearborn, MI

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position...
IPTSE Ongoing Product Development (OPD) is part of Ford Motor Company’s Product Development Quality organization. OPD engineers are responsible for identifying, containing and resolving ongoing quality issues after product launch. OPD engineers will work closely with the Thermal Cooling and Climate Systems design teams, calibration, manufacturing, plant vehicle teams and core quality.
This position is responsible for Thermal Cooling and Climate system quality and is part of team responsible for IPTSE (Internal Combustion Engine - Propulsion - Thermal Systems Engineering) overall quality.
What you'll do...
Contain and resolve ongoing low time in service (LTIS) quality issues past product launch.
Define and investigate issues including developing trends based on vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, locations and other critical factors.
Support and provide relevant information for containment actions including quality holds, stop ships.
Prepare for product and manufacturing quality meetings
Manage weekly warranty claims LTIS (0 – 3 MIS) for engine system components and work with propulsion team to triage of top issues.
Support special studies to deep dive issues and calculate reliability forecasts as needed.
Work with FCSD to support efforts to reduce the cost per repair

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree; or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• 1+ Years of engineering experience in quality, product development or manufacturing
• Proficient in MS OFFICE
• Proficient in 8D problem solving methodology.
• CAD/Catia Experience
• Ability to work effectively with various functions.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, presentation, and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, able to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of engine component engineering experience
• Six Sigma Certification (Green / Blackbelt)

Responsibilities

• Contain and resolve ongoing low time in service (LTIS) quality issues past product launch.
• Define and investigate issues including developing trends based on vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, locations and other critical factors.
• Support and provide relevant information for containment actions including quality holds, stop ships.
• Prepare for product and manufacturing quality meetings
• Manage weekly warranty claims LTIS (0 – 3 MIS) for engine system components and work with propulsion team to triage of top issues.
• Support special studies to deep dive issues and calculate reliability forecasts as needed.
• Work with FCSD to support efforts to reduce the cost per repair

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