Engineering Specialist-Quality

In this position...

Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

What you'll do...

• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently
• Establish tolerance limits and facilitate appropriate corrective actions
• 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.
• Conduct metallurgical evaluations for functional trials and launch of new product lines 
• Execute metallurgical failure investigations using metallurgical equipment (microscopes, hardness testers, metallographic specimen preparation, etc.)
• Collaborate with production and engineering on process improvements relating to heat treat and welding
• Assist with and address metallurgical concerns related to IQ and process issues
• Collaborate with suppliers on process improvements 
• Have knowledge of industry metallurgical tests (metallography, tensile testing, hardness testing, etc.) 

You'll have...

• 5–8 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing quality engineering
• Experience supporting high-volume production environments
• Proven experience responding to customer quality issues and production line disruptions
• Ability to lead containments
• Demonstrated expertise leading 8D problem solving
• Strong capability with 3-Legged 5-Why / root cause analysis
• Experience using AIAG Core Tools:
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • MSA
  • SPC
  • PPAP
• Experience working in machining, gear manufacturing, heat treat, or drivetrain components (axles, gears, shafts, housings)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with dimensional measurement systems (CMM, gauges, measurement systems)
• Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements
• Experience conducting or supporting layered process audits or internal audits
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing plant environment
• Comfortable being on the production floor daily
• Strong communication skills with production, engineering, and leadership

Even better, you may have...

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Experience with gear cutting, spline rolling, or axle assembly
• Experience with heat treat metallurgy issues
• Knowledge of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) issues related to driveline components
• Experience with Minitab or statistical software
• Experience facilitating cross-functional problem-solving teams
• Experience training production teams in quality tools
• Experience conducting supplier corrective actions or supplier audits

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!

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