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Job Summary
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
You will lead dimensional control and quality improvement throughout the launch and production process. By analyzing measurement data identifying sources of variation and applying Six Sigma and statistical process control methods you will help ensure each build meets quality targets. You will also guide corrective actions resolve dimensional and gauging concerns and collaborate with the Body Area Launch Leader cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver stable high-quality manufacturing processes and products.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Develop and execute dimensional-control strategies to reduce process variation using Six Sigma principles.
- Set and monitor quality targets for each build.
- Communicate dimensional concerns corrective actions and resolution status to the Body Area Launch Leader and launch team.
- Provide input on design and assembly concepts to minimize variation.
- Identify critical characteristics establish gauging and measurement methods and define data-collection requirements.
- Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements.
- Develop an action plan for each pre-production build to:
- Investigate and prioritize concerns.
- Measure subassemblies and body-in-white (BIW) units.
- Verify corrective actions in internal processes and with internal and external suppliers.
- Resolve dimensional and gauging issues identified by Tooling and Equipment Specialists.
- Apply engineering principles and analytical methods to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
- Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using tools such as 8D and 6 Panel.
- Manage statistical process control activities.
- Conduct measurement systems analysis and variable-data analysis.
- Identify sources of variation in the production environment and establish tolerance limits and appropriate corrective actions.
- Support timely concern resolution with cross-functional teams including Quality Production and suppliers.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Education: A high school diploma or GED
- Experienced in dimensional engineering
- The Leadership Edge: Proven team leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects with a self-directed take-charge mentality as well as the ability to flex and rotate hours as needed.
- Technical Fluency: A fundamental understanding of handheld power tools and sophisticated vehicle assembly tooling such as multi-spindle secure stations and blind rivet systems.
- Communication Mastery: Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Problem-Solving Grit: Conflict resolution skills with a focus on the full lifecycle of a concern: leading interim containment defining root causes and validating permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- A Manufacturing Mindset: A distinct desire to thrive in a fast-paced challenging manufacturing environment and the confidence to supervise and guide hourly personnel.
Even better you may have...
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of implementation of process engineering experience
- A track record of improving manufacturing efficiency through tooling innovation.
- Experience managing skilled trades
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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