Subject Matter Expert Quality Operating System

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If good is just never good enough for you Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing Product Development Purchasing Marketing Sales and Service.

What youll do...

This position will be responsible to assist VO Assembly Plants to achieve next level in quality by teaching coaching and leading the implementation and maintenance of the QOS including procedures strategies and processes.

Individual will interface and make presentations to Senior Management Plant Management Quality Departments Production Management as well as supporting organizations (Product Engineering Manufacturing Engineering and Suppliers)

Work with team of Manufacturing Quality SMEs to provide QOS reviews / assessments and assist in issue resolution during current model production.

Candidate will be responsible for auditing the following quality disciplines:

DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/DCP/OIS/WES alignment and verification of controls

Identify Gaps in BoP (Bill of Process) and ensure items are captured in High Hurts

Process Capability

Error Proofing Validation

Common Reaction Plan

Surveillance audits

CAL line

Evaluate control plans and quality confirmation mapping assist in identifying and closing gaps.

Verify actions that address special and common cause issues.

Summarize and follow up assessment findings with plant teams.

Demonstrate leadership in coaching and applying quality disciplines

Understand and communicate all quality information and data to plants and quality office

Support special assignments as required

Support quality processes through UAW partnership.

Youll have...

Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Demonstrated technical knowledge of quality processes; Quality Operating Systems Manufacturing High Leverage Opportunities Advanced Quality Planning Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis Control Plans and Quality Confirmation Mapping.

Understanding of failure mode avoidance methods including Quality History Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs) and DV/PV Plan.

Previous Manufacturing and Quality experience.

Self-motivated capable of providing a clear vision for success and motivated to deliver results.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.

Strong organizational analytical verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic cross functional working environment and diverse team.

Computer proficient in various Ford Motor Company systems.

Working knowledge of automotive vehicle systems.

Working knowledge of quality tools and processes.

Consistent overnight travel to assembly plants is required

Even better you may have...
Six Sigma Experience (Green Belt or Black Belt) 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 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.


This position is a salary grade 7.

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

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.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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