Vehicle Evaluation Manager

Ford Motor • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

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? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this position... The Vehicle Evaluation Manager is responsible for delivering a full spectrum of Quality Objectives within all areas of Manufacturing through the management of key aspects of the plant's QOS, audit functions, and other data-driven activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Experience working in multiple departments with the plant

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree desired or applicable Quality Background
• Solid manufacturing experience/knowledge
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Preferred
• Knowledge of SPC, data analysis methodology, and sampling
• Knowledge of QOS, QLS, FPS, Lean Manufacturing, and working experience in the deployment of problem-solving methodology
• Candidate must possess competent interpersonal skills that continually seek to achieve win-win outcomes when handling employee and UAW issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a standardized Quality Operating System that incorporates best practices while managing teams of Quality Engineers and QOSC’s.
• Coordinate and lead key Quality meetings, such as the FCPA review, VQRs, and Joint Quality meeting,
• Lead departmental efforts in attaining plant FPS goals and objectives.
• Provide an efficient robust system for the collection and feedback of both internal and external field data.
• Champion Vehicle Quality Teams activity in the areas of team structure, problem-solving methodology (including 8D and DMAIC), and assure Statistical Process Control tools are utilized throughout the plant that comply with standards.
• Promote a zero loss mindset and help manufacturing achieve targeted "First Time Through" and Uptime.
• Champion the plant M-10 vehicle evaluation process, including vehicle prep, data collection and analysis, and reaction.
• Manage the plant internal Quality Hotline process and the external NJQC Hotline process

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees