Process Coach, Quality, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions

• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future

• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster leadership in others

• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry

What you'll do...

• Lead a team of hourly quality control operators
• Support the team in analyzing process quality data, identifying key issues, and ensuring the continuous improvement of processes.
• Respond effective early warning systems and preventive measures against recurring or systemic quality issues.
• Analyze and resolve on-site issues, and assist initiatives for the digitalization and intelligence of quality management systems.
• Manage the first article inspections, AM projects, Non-OK products.
• Lead factory cleanliness acceptance inspections, prepare detailed reports, identify non-compliant items, and recommend advanced improvements.
• Support equipment acceptance inspections upon arrival, identify issues, and drive corrective actions for improvement.
• Oversee equipment qualification post-acceptance, address qualification issues, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Assess proposed changes
• Perform process audits (VDA 6.3), risk identification (FMEA), and drive quality improvements.
• Analyze real-time data to assist digital and intelligent solutions.
• Assist central PQC team in comprehensive AI scenario lists and integrate appropriate AI solutions.
• Lead the organization and execution of process and product characteristic monitoring.
• Responsible for executing and managing control processes and quality control systems, ensuring they effectively address operational feedback. 
• Identify and address potential quality risks and safety concerns based on control points and requirements from corporate documentation.
• Monitor and guide the application of improvements across key projects, responding to customer complaints and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance production quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate and departmental KPIs and management requirements.
   

You'll have... 

• High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process quality control management within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies, ideally certified at the Green Belt level or above, indicating a strong capability in data analysis and process improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of quality control practices and compliance regulations. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain a full-time work schedule with regular in-person attendance is required for this position.
   

Even better, you may have...

• Ability to move around work sites, which may include walking, standing, and climbing ladders or stairs.
• Flexibility to bend, kneel, or crouch, particularly when inspecting installations or troubleshooting
• Capability to lift and carry moderate weights, typically up to 25-50 pounds, as some equipment and materials might be heavy.
• Occasional lifting of heavier items may be required, depending on the project.
• Ability to work in various environments, including offices, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various job sites, which may require driving or other forms of transportation.
• Strong Bilingual communication skills in Chinese and English, with the ability to effectively collaborate with international teams and report to central teams.

 

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 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 covera