Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer – WiringEDS Systems

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Ford of Canadas operations include a national headquarters three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants three parts distribution centres and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7000 people in Canada while an additional 18000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information please visit .

At Fords Oakville Assembly Complex we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; its an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.

At Ford of Canada we dont just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society we are committed to becoming the worlds most trusted mobility company delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first working together and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

What youll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the first line of defense regarding vehicle quality directly impacting customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
• Provide critical on-site engineering support to the assembly plant addressing Wiring/EDS issues related to warranty First Time Through (FTT) ergonomics Stop Ships/Stop Builds quality campaigns and various product audits.
• Support End-to-End (E2E) warranty transformation by performing daily warranty claim triage and binning within the IRIS and SIMPSN systems.
• Leverage warranty data connected vehicle data and internal plant metrics (End-of-Line and QLS) to identify emerging issues and lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis.
• Implement robust Interim Containment Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) to safeguard production and the customer.
• Prepare and present structured problem-solving documentation (e.g. 8D A3 5-Why Fishbone) to drive collaborative issue resolution.
• Present technical findings and status updates in key plant forums including Functional Quality Reviews (FQR) Director Quality Reviews (DQR) and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR).
• Lead the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for FH sub-systems collaborating closely with Manufacturing Product Development (PD) and Site Technical Assistance (STA).
• Facilitate complex vehicle diagnostics and resolve electrical issues identified during in-plant testing or final inspections.
• Manage assigned minor product launches in strict alignment with functional and plant leadership objectives.
• Initiate and manage Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) Concerns (CR) and Alerts for design changes while supporting plant trials and Plant Change implementation meetings.
• Maintain transparent communication channels with supervisors and peers regarding daily activities demonstrating resilience in balancing shifting priorities and new demands.
• Collaborate with VRT counterparts at sister plants to ensure common issue identification and containment across the enterprise.
• Lead plant trials focused on quality enhancements cost-reduction initiatives and supplier-driven improvements.
• Drive design commonality and the adoption of best practices across multiple programs and assembly plants.
• Participate in vehicle pre-builds and provide hands-on support for new model launches and system implementations ensuring all open issues are contained to support production ramp-up schedules.

Youll have...

Education

• Bachelors Degree of Science in Engineering Mechanical Electrical or related discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of diploma/degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required)

Experience

• 5 years of experience in Product Development/Quality/Program/Manufacturing Engineering in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Availability to travel within North American region.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Six-Sigma Training (Black Belt or Green Belt Certification) demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support quick decision-making.
• Excellent leadership teamwork communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $85 000- $ 135 000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford love to collaborate prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and/or assessment processes where needed are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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