Six Sigma Black Belt Ford Racing

Ford • Allen Park, MI

2d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a Vehicle Launch & Quality Engineer with Six Sigma Black Belt expertise to drive process discipline and data-driven quality improvement across Production Vehicle Programs. The role owns quality planning, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to help ensure high-performance vehicles launch without defects, establish repeatable processes, and improve ongoing production quality. The position is hybrid and requires being onsite four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, or related discipline) or equivalent.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification, or ability to earn it within six months.
• At least 3 years of experience in vehicle launch, quality engineering, or manufacturing process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience applying statistical analysis and root-cause problem-solving tools, such as DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, 8D, A3, or 3L5W, in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with prototype build events and physical validation testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Minitab statistical software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability for corrective actions.
• Self-starter who can thrive with minimal direction, identify priorities proactively, and drive initiatives forward with little to no oversight.
• Passion for motorsports and high-performance vehicle programs.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, or related discipline) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting a vehicle program through launch and improving ongoing production quality.
• Working knowledge of enterprise engineering systems such as FEDE, WERS, 3DX, Teamcenter, or FMEA software.
• Design For Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead DMAIC projects to resolve quality issues during prototype builds, vehicle launch phases, and ongoing production.
• Partner with D&R engineers, PVT, the Launch Team, Program Management, and suppliers to drive root-cause corrective actions and eliminate recurring defects.
• Analyze launch and build data to identify trends, quantify process capability, and recommend design or process changes that improve first-time quality.
• Champion continuous improvement by coaching engineering teams on Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies to sustain long-term gains.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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