Six Sigma Reliability Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • 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... As a Reliability Engineer at Ford Motor Company, you will play a key role in developing quality, reliable and durable vehicles for customers around the globe. Successful applicants must possess a strong interest in Reliability, product testing, and customer support. Workload will consist of supporting cross functional groups to identify reliability challenges; drive to robust reliability solutions early in the development; and track reliability through product launch. Projects will be targeted to high profile new products, technology, and launches. The position requires presentation of status and findings allowing diverse management exposure.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in reliability testing and statistical models.

Nice To Haves

• MS degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 5 years of experience in Reliability, Quality, Testing or Product Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing - quality.
• 2-3 years Data Analytics experience (Python, R-Studio, SQL.
• BEV/Hybrid/EREV understanding and experience.
• Experience with reliability modeling software – ReliaSoft, MiniTab, JMP.
• Strong Ford+ Behaviors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of automotive parts and systems for teardown and root cause analysis.
• Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.
• Comfort and willingness to present to higher management.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering and Program Management to set reliability goals at vehicle level and cascade goals to subsystems and components.
• Work with Engineering and Validation teams to create reliability test plans and evaluate results.
• Work with Quality teams to complete dFMEA and failure mode avoidance activities.
• Track and report reliability growth across programs.
• Ability to coach and mentor entry level engineers and cross functional product teams.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees