Process FMA Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

8h

About The Position

Work with PTME and Global Quality teams to improve the quality operating system including updating standard documents, Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) process robustness, and training continuous improvement. Support PTME PQR quality review including overview of powertrain warranty results, SAR's, relevant G8D's, overall FMA robustness, and quality issues requiring management discussion to improve awareness of overall launch quality and drive robustness into the PTME Engineering Factory. Lead PTME actions to ensure compliance with corporate standards / processes and drive continuous improvement for FMA deliverables through training development, coaching and deep-dive reviews of program status Lead / support the improvement and/or development of Process FMA tools Support / coach PTME engineers in the use of FEDE and manage FEDE UARS access requests for Program Level Coordinate PTME PAC paper response to ensure closure and drive robust permanent corrective actions (PCA's) / prevent reoccurrence actions (PRA's) using problem solving tools with an emphasis on 3L5Y. Document and cascade QOS specific lessons learned ensuring robust PRA's have been established and migrated to the Forward Model team. Complete warranty deep dives on special topics and support warranty workstreams Interface with partners such as Product Design, Global Quality Office, LRCA and PTME Global Process Improvement to support the development and implementation of best practices, drive continuous improvement and issue resolution. Support PTME ISO Audit and certification process. Lead drawing management (Next-Gen DMS / Vault) Develop and distribute monthly Process FMA E-Blast communications to improve organizational knowledge of FMA tools and quality processes Travel to PT Manufacturing Plants may be required with occasional overnight stays

Requirements

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering discipline
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to teach / coach and present materials to peers and various levels of PTME leadership
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic cross functional working environment and diverse team.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on innovation
• Previous Manufacturing and Quality experience, with personal experience in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) including the development of PFMEA's and Control Plans
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Ford Quality Processes such as: Ford Quality Operating Systems (QOS), Process FMA (SCCAF/SCCP, FMEA, Control Plans), Bill of Process, Quality Launch Readiness Assessments, 3 Legged / 5 Why Problem Solving, DMAIC, Global 8D methodology, etc.
• Core Ford Engineering Systems such as MIDAS, FEDE, Auros/E2KS (MA's, MPS, MDS assessments), engineering standards and a basic awareness of GPDS powertrain deliverables

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Experience (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools (e.g., ACAD) and GD&T knowledge

Responsibilities

• Improve the quality operating system
• Update standard documents
• Improve Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) process robustness
• Training continuous improvement
• Support PTME PQR quality review
• Lead PTME actions to ensure compliance with corporate standards / processes
• Drive continuous improvement for FMA deliverables through training development, coaching and deep-dive reviews of program status
• Lead / support the improvement and/or development of Process FMA tools
• Support / coach PTME engineers in the use of FEDE and manage FEDE UARS access requests for Program Level
• Coordinate PTME PAC paper response to ensure closure and drive robust permanent corrective actions (PCA's) / prevent reoccurrence actions (PRA's) using problem solving tools with an emphasis on 3L5Y
• Document and cascade QOS specific lessons learned ensuring robust PRA's have been established and migrated to the Forward Model team
• Complete warranty deep dives on special topics and support warranty workstreams
• Interface with partners such as Product Design, Global Quality Office, LRCA and PTME Global Process Improvement to support the development and implementation of best practices, drive continuous improvement and issue resolution
• Support PTME ISO Audit and certification process
• Lead drawing management (Next-Gen DMS / Vault)
• Develop and distribute monthly Process FMA E-Blast communications to improve organizational knowledge of FMA tools and quality processes

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid 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