In this position...
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...
Support all Technical Chief Quality Meetings SARs and Design Reviews
Develop road maps to support the Forward Model program targets
Work with PTIM Forward Model FMA Team and functional on FMA plan
Partner with Program Quality as the voice of function and functional delivery
Team with Studio to ensure Customer needs are met; Customer Satisfaction utilizing QNPS & JDP IQS
Develop Deep Dives / Projects foresee future technology / market trends based on benchmarking and social media / web forums research to ensure designs will satisfy future customer needs.
Leverage problem-solving capabilities using MPI TVM Aims Future of CTQs
Conduct random audits throughout the PD GPDS process to assess deliverable completion identify organizational opportunities and work with PD to implement PRAs (learning organization)
Drive the team to develop robust test plans using the DFMEA P-Diagrams and Boundary Diagrams.
Drive improvements and robustness into test methods
Stay up to date with industry changes trend and technologies
Assist in problem-solving efforts as requested for any developmental failures and/or launch issues
Provide and/or support problem solving and data analysis training (methodology/tools) as required
Facilitate weekly Staff Meetings
Travel up to 10% within North America
Youll have...
Bachelors degree in engineering
Automotive body design & release experience
Even better you may have...
5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment Even better youll have
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
A passion for improving product quality
An in-depth knowledge of quality on control principles methods and tools
Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems: FMA G8D DMAIC etc.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools
A history of communicating and presenting Quality data in an informative and persuasive approach
GPDS knowledge 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 salary grade 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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