Process Engineer (Heat treatment)

In this position ...

• You will be Responsible for managing the Heat Treatment and Chemical Treatment processes in the building.
• Requires a deep understanding of specific manufacturing disciplines particularly heat treatment processes for the carburizing of rings and pinions. You will manage operations across both pusher and batch-style furnaces evaluating the ergonomics of quenching and fixture-loading workflows to ensure operator safety. Additionally you will lead Visual Factory management to make furnace cycle status metallurgical trends and production issues transparent to all team members.

What youll do...

Manage quality documentation process control plans operator instructions SCCAF PFMEA and heat treatment test documentation etc.

Participate in Quality and Safety audits.

Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas.

Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps. Issue daily Incoming Quality report.

Lead cross functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.

Deliver capable processes and tools

Analyze root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions.

Coordinate Green and Black Belt projects within the department.

Document and control error proofing checks internal checks and additional containments.

Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises

Actively participate in Simultaneous Engineering meetings Forward Planning and Product Design to ensure MTC process is followed.

Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products

Implement interim & permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool 6 panel etc.

Manage and direct statistical process control activities

Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis

Establish and monitor quality target levels for each build

Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations

Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods

Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements

Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Department Production and Suppliers

Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibility

Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; must have experience with initiating containment determining root cause and implementing corrective actions

Work with and manage hourly (UAW) personnel as required

Youll have...

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• 1 years of experience working in a manufacturing engineering environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

• 1 year of Process Engineering experience (can include co-op/internships)

• Proven problem-solving ability

• Experience with heat treatment/chemical treatment process

• Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 2 or more years in the automotive industry
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools 5S Kanban Poka-yoke and Value Stream Mapping
• Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods
• FMEA PPAP and DOEs experience
• Validated experience with Visual Factory Management

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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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