In this role...
IPTSE Quality Engineer -Teardown Center Lead
Quality Engineer position will focus on High Time in Service (HTIS) Engine issues. This role supports engine reliability through teardowns of field returns in our new engine teardown center. Lead for this project will select engine returns ensure teardown is complete in a timely fashion conduct reviews of findings action any further analysis and engage proper resources to understand root cause. As the lead this engineer is responsible for the daily operations of the facility and personnel as well as the entire process from engine selection to part analysis. Engaging the proper teams to address issues found is also a key responsibility. This position entails interesting and fast paced projects focused on design/physics related quality issues that typically manifest later in product life. Be a part of the team that is providing significant warranty spend and failure rate savings to IPTSE and Ford Motor Company helping to achieve our aggressive quality improvement goals.
What youll do...
- Lead Engine Teardowns to support High Time in Service Quality projects on aggressive timelines to attack warranty spend and failure rate reduction targets.
Responsibilities include: 1. Oversight and support of technologist and engineering staff at the center 2. Maintaining throughput of teardowns and component analysis 3. Ensure equipment is functioning properly and tools/resources for teardown personnel are available 4. Apply project management skills to process engines through teardown and evaluation by design responsible engineering teams 5. Provide field data and dealer insights for engineers evaluating their engines 6. Report out issues found and create resolution teams with the functions.
Projects will be expected to rapidly work through the Define Characterize Optimize and Verify phases of the DFSS process including root cause identification and verification implementation of ICA/PCAs read across and prevent recurrence.
Project leader will be expected to present frequently to senior management project status and results interface regularly with quality powerpack and core engineers and TSs and maintain required project documentation.
Strong focus on warranty data/trend analysis part return analysis and physical understanding of engine/powertrain systems and subsystems as key tools to identification root cause and interim and permanent corrective actions.
Identify and document lessons learned for knowledge preservation.
Lead Teardown and Prioritization Meetings for Teardown Center
Youll have...
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
2 plus years of experience leading projects
3 years of experience with internal combustion engines thermal systems or after-treatment systems in one or more of the following areas: Design Test Controls Calibration.
Even better you may have...
6-Sigma green belt black belt and Design for Six Sigma experience a plus.
Familiarity/experience with Strategic Problem Solving.
Familiarity/experience with Failure Mode Avoidance and Robustness and Reliability processes
Familiarity with quality tools.
Knowledge of key engine/powertrain subsystems including base engine cooling airpath fuel after-treatment etc.
Strong project management problem solving and organization skills
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
Enjoys taking on new challenges embraces learning and discovery.
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 of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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position is a range of salary grades 6-8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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