PT Forward Model Quality Engineer

In this position ...

As part of our Quality team good is never good enough. Ford Quality drives the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services.

In this individual contributor role you will work within Fords Powertrain Engineering organization as a hands-on quality engineer. You will work closely with Product Development Manufacturing and Service teams to help make sure our V6 and V8 engine and exhaust systems are designed robustly. You will check the data and evidence behind engineering sign-offs analyze failures and help teams close gaps. You will use Fords Global Product Development System and Quality Operating System to support successful New Model Launches and you will contribute to reliability targets and quality standards for future programs.

What youll do ...

• Check engineering deliverables for V6/V8 engine and exhaust systems. Confirm that the test evidence in FEDE meets the requirement and/or design rule.
• Perform Change Point Analysis (CPA) with functional teams. Make sure changes to usage noise factors or system boundaries are covered in the application test plan.
• Work with technical leads on CPAs across engine and exhaust systems including FEAD Lubrication Cylinder Heads Blocks Pistons Valvetrain Timing Engine Cooling and Exhaust.
• Use the three-legged five-why method to define the specific detection and systemic root causes of DV and field failures.
• Support engine and exhaust teams in migrating their DFMEAs to the model-based systems engineering platform.
• Verify that program requirements apply to the target program.
• Use the enhanced Reliability Check List to assess whether program design verification plans meet reliability targets.
• Review designs requirements and test plans to identify gaps. Work with technical specialists to update DFMEAs test methods and design rules using Robustness Checklists (RCLs).
• Work with Program Quality and functional quality teams to help set quality and reliability targets for future programs.
• Participate in plant audits to confirm that on-the-floor control plans adhere to the approved engineering drawings and specifications.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5 years of experience in powertrain/engine or exhaust design development or test
• Knowledge of Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA): DFMEA P-Diagram Quality History Boundary Diagram Interface Analysis and Functional Analysis
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills including the three-legged five-why methodology
• Experience with reliability methods
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Engineering
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Understanding of engine and exhaust architecture and of internal and external system interfaces
• Experience with advanced engine technologies (e.g. turbocharging direct injection hybrid systems)
• Experience with automotive quality systems (e.g. APQP PPAP)
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools

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 and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week

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