Engineering Specialist, Quality

Engineering Specialist Manufacturing

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

Responsible for leading QOS (Quality Operating System) initiatives within the production department.

What youll do...

• Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Machining Quality and MP&L.
• Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions dock holds special checks to eliminate any impact to customer.
• Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference.
• Manage quality documentation on FTT (First Time Through) 8Ds Scrap Dock Holds Dock Audit etc.
• Participate in Quality and Contamination audits.
• Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas.
• Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps. Issue daily Incoming Quality report.
• Lead cross-functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.
• Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO (Vehicle Operations) concerns working together with Quality MP&L Machining and VO.
• Contribute to Green and Black Belt project teams within the department.
• Document and control error proofing checks internal checks and additional containments.
• Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises.
• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities.
• Execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis.
• Establish and monitor quality target levels for each build.
• Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations.
• Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods.
• Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements.
• Able to flex schedule as needed.

Additional focus on Dimensional Control including:

• Use company and industry standard processes and tools to plan design manage and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles.
• Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses.
• Ensure calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility.
• Determine locators and measuring points.
• Verify tolerance/engineering specifications.

Youll have...

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1 yrs. quality engineering or manufacturing operations experience
• Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Willingness to work all shifts/alternative work schedule as required

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors degree in a STEM field
• Previous automotive and/or quality analysis experience
• Proficiency in the use of problem-solving tools (Six Sigma DOE 8D 5 Why etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to be self-directed in a high-volume fast-paced environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified
• Production Experience

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 6 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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In this position...

Responsible for leading QOS (Quality Operating System) initiatives within the production department.

What youll do...

• Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Machining Quality and MP&L.
• Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions dock holds special checks to eliminate any impact to customer.
• Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference.
• Manage quality documentation on FTT (First Time Through) 8Ds Scrap Dock Holds Dock Audit etc.
• Participate in Quality and Contamination audits.
• Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas.
• Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps. Issue daily Incoming Quality report.
• Lead cross-functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.
• Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO (Vehicle Operations) concerns working together with Quality MP&L Machining and VO.
• Contribute to Green and Black Belt project teams within the department.
• Document and control error proofing checks internal checks and additional containments.
• Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises.
• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities.
• Execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis.
• Establish and monitor quality target levels for each build.
• Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations.
• Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods.
• Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements.
• Able to flex schedule as needed.

Additional focus on Dimensional Control including:

• Use company and industry standard processes and tools to plan design manage and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles.
• Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses.
• Ensure calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility.
• Determine locators and measuring points.
• Verify tolerance/engineering specifications.

Youll have...

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1 yrs. quality engineering or manufacturing operations experience
• Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Willingness to work all shifts/alternative work schedule as required

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors degree in a STEM field
• Previous automotive and/or quality analysis experience
• Proficiency in the use of problem-solving tools (Six Sigma DOE 8D 5 Why etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to be self-directed in a high-volume fast-paced environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified
• Production Experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.