Quality Manager
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Job Location:
Livonia, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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. What will you make today
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.
You will be the plants champion for our Quality Operating System (QOS) and the lead authority on quality during the high-stakes launch of Fords next-generation vehicles. If you are a strategic data-driven quality leader ready to make a tangible impact on an iconic brand this role is for you.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
- Lead the Plant Quality System:Drive the strategy execution and continuous improvement of the plants Quality Operating System (QOS) serving as the lead teacher and mentor for all quality-related processes and tools.
- Manage End-to-End Quality:Take full ownership of all plant-level quality functions including Incoming Supplier Quality in-process manufacturing quality and Finished Vehicle Auditing and Inspection.
- Drive Quality Strategy at the Executive Level:As a member of the Plant Operating Committee you will set quality policy lead strategic initiatives and report directly to plant and corporate leadership on all quality-related performance and activities.
- Champion New Model Launch Quality:Serve as the plants primary quality leader for all new model programs ensuring flawless execution process stability and campaign prevention from pre-build events through full production.
- Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team:Manage and mentor a department of quality professionals fostering a culture of accountability data-driven problem-solving and excellence.
Qualifications
What Youll Have
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- A strong background in quality preferably within a high-volume manufacturing environment (automotive aerospace etc.).
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a team influence cross-functional partners and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- A solid foundation in statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D Root Cause Analysis).
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Even Better Youll Have
An Engineering degree.
- A Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Deep expertise in automotive quality systems and tools (e.g. QOS APQP PPAP FMEA IATF 16949).
- Prior experience leading quality for a new product or vehicle launch.
- Working knowledge of Ford-specific quality systems (GQRS QLS etc.) is a plus.
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 leadership level 5.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- PPAP
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
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