Engineering Specialist, Process

Engineering Specialist - Process 

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... 

You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

What you'll do...

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Transmission Assembly

• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and productivity

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

• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes

• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines

• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required

• Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory

• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes

• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices

• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards

• Back up ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required

• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

• Develop Back-up Processes to ensure production throughput sustainment.

You'll have... 

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or equivalent to this.

Even better, you may have...

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• 2 or more years in the automotive industry

• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills

• Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

• Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience

• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods

• Validated experience with Visual Factory Management

• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

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 including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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