Subject Matter Expert Quality Operating System
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? If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We're responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service. What you'll do... This position will be responsible to assist VO Assembly Plants to achieve next level in quality by teaching, coaching, and leading the implementation and maintenance of the QOS including procedures, strategies, and processes. Individual will interface and make presentations to Senior Management, Plant Management, Quality Departments, Production Management, as well as supporting organizations (Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Suppliers) Work with team of Manufacturing Quality SME's to provide QOS reviews / assessments and assist in issue resolution during current model production. Candidate will be responsible for auditing the following quality disciplines: DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/DCP/OIS/WES alignment and verification of controls Identify Gaps in BoP (Bill of Process) and ensure items are captured in High Hurts Process Capability Error Proofing Validation Common Reaction Plan Surveillance audits CAL line Evaluate control plans and quality confirmation mapping, assist in identifying and closing gaps. Verify actions that address special and common cause issues. Summarize and follow up assessment findings with plant teams. Demonstrate leadership in coaching and applying quality disciplines Understand and communicate all quality information and data to plants and quality office Support special assignments as required Support quality processes through UAW partnership.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of quality processes; Quality Operating Systems, Manufacturing High Leverage Opportunities, Advanced Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans and Quality Confirmation Mapping.
- Understanding of failure mode avoidance methods including Quality History, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), and DV/PV Plan.
- Previous Manufacturing and Quality experience.
- Self-motivated, capable of providing a clear vision for success, and motivated to deliver results.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
- Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic cross functional working environment and diverse team.
- Computer proficient in various Ford Motor Company systems.
- Working knowledge of automotive vehicle systems.
- Working knowledge of quality tools and processes.
- Consistent overnight travel to assembly plants is required
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Experience (Green Belt or Black Belt) a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist VO Assembly Plants to achieve next level in quality by teaching, coaching, and leading the implementation and maintenance of the QOS including procedures, strategies, and processes.
- Interface and make presentations to Senior Management, Plant Management, Quality Departments, Production Management, as well as supporting organizations (Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Suppliers)
- Work with team of Manufacturing Quality SME's to provide QOS reviews / assessments and assist in issue resolution during current model production.
- Auditing the following quality disciplines: DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/DCP/OIS/WES alignment and verification of controls
- Identify Gaps in BoP (Bill of Process) and ensure items are captured in High Hurts
- Process Capability
- Error Proofing Validation
- Common Reaction Plan
- Surveillance audits
- CAL line
- Evaluate control plans and quality confirmation mapping, assist in identifying and closing gaps.
- Verify actions that address special and common cause issues.
- Summarize and follow up assessment findings with plant teams.
- Demonstrate leadership in coaching and applying quality disciplines
- Understand and communicate all quality information and data to plants and quality office
- Support special assignments as required
- Support quality processes through UAW partnership.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
