Plant Vehicle Team Engineer Ohio Assembly Plant

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...
At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineers are part of Ford Motor Companys Product Development organization and co-located at the vehicle assembly plant with the vehicle manufacturing team. The PVT Engineer has key responsibility regarding product quality.

This position is within the Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP) Underbody Systems Engineering (UNSE) PVT Team. UNSE includes components in brakes steering driveline transmissions suspension and wheels & tires.

Own cascaded functional external quality objectives (R/1000 and CPU).
1. Lead and oversee Issue Resolution and Insights System (IRIS) warranty binning and analysis.
2. Contact dealers and fleet customers review part returns and analyze data as needed to establish root cause.
3. Work with larger problem-solving team to contain identified issues before they leave assembly plant.
4. Work with larger problem-solving team to establish root cause. Define real and effective long-term corrective actions.
5. Document problem solving progress using Single-Issue Management & Problem Solving Nexus (SIMPSN) system.
6. Support 6 Sigma project development and coordinate plant input on all issues requiring deep dive analysis for resolution
7. Support and present issue findings in general plant quality meetings Functional Quality Reviews (FQR) Director Quality Reviews (DQR) and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR).
Support cascaded internal quality objectives with the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) manufacturing co-leads.
8. Provide Incoming Quality (IQ) with any guidance needed for part measurement and drawing interpretation.
9. Support VRT GEMBA process walks to reduce internal fallout.
10. Support plant FTT improvements through process supplier or design changes
Support any needed Stop Ship action to advise severity coordinate subject matter experts establish containment and prepare any needed repair procedures. Interface with Ford internal Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) as needed.

What youll do...

Change Management
Lead in-plant trials for design driven changes and assess impact on quality and production.
Lead in-plant trials for supplier driven changes and assess impact on quality and production.
Provide in-plant trial feedback as part of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) completion.
Support Launch Team for major launches prior to OK to Buy (OKTB) and follow-through on any needed post OKTB issue resolution.
Lead identified minor launches as agreed with functional and plant team leadership.

Youll have...

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
3 years experience in Program Product Development Quality Manufacturing Engineering

Even better you may have...
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Six Sigma trained desirable
Proven ability to solve difficult problems in high energy environment
Proven ability to lead mentor and develop technical teams.
Excellent leadership teamwork communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

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 5 through grade 8. Salary can range from $65100-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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