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, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
We're seeking a highly skilled technical professional who will be responsible for leading QOS initiatives within the production department.
What you'll do...
Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Machining, Quality and MP&L.
Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions, dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer.
Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference.
Manage quality documentation on FTT, 8Ds, Scrap, Dock Holds, Dock Audit, etc.
Participate in Quality and Contamination audits.
Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas."
Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps.
Lead cross functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.
Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO concerns working together with Quality, MP&L, Machining and VO.
Coordinate Green and Black Belt projects within the department.
Work with QLSCM, Quality Works, OBL, CDCII and other required systems
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 and 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
Complete PPAP's and support new model launches
You'll have...
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
7+ years of related experience in quality manufacturing working for automotive or automotive parts supply.
Proven problem solving ability
Six Sigma Green Belt certified
AS9100D / ISO 9001 certified
Previous production supervision
Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Even better, you may have...
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Previous automotive and Quality Engineering experience
FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience preferred
Six Sigma: DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience preferred
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt certified preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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
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 Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.TN Visa Holders may be considered.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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