Engineering Specialist, Quality

Engineering Specialist, Manufacturing

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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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...

Responsible for leading QOS (Quality Operating System) 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 (First Time Through), 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. Issue daily Incoming Quality report.
• Lead cross-functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.
• Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO (Vehicle Operations) concerns working together with Quality, MP&L, Machining and VO.
• Contribute to Green and Black Belt project teams within the department.
• Document and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments.
• Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises.
• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities.
• 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.
• Able to flex schedule as needed.

Additional focus on Dimensional Control including:

• Use company and industry standard processes and tools to plan, design, manage, and utilize gauges for measurement of components and assemblies.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles.
• Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses.
• Ensure calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility.
• Determine locators and measuring points.
• Verify tolerance/engineering specifications.

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1+ yrs. quality engineering or manufacturing operations experience
• Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives 
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook) 
• Willingness to work all shifts/alternative work schedule as required

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Previous automotive and/or quality analysis experience
• Proficiency in the use of problem-solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter, with the ability to be self-directed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified
• Production Experience

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
• Family building benefits includin