Product Development Quality Engineer

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive the design excellence through our Global Product Development System. Work cross-functionally and closely with, Product Development, including interfaces with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Service.

In this position... 

You will be part of a team that works alongside the engine, climate, cooling, fuel, exhaust, and mounts teams to drive enhancements in test methods, DFMEA, and prevent reoccurrence items.  This person will help the team improve their DFMEA's, P-Diagrams, and Boundary Diagrams which would in result in improved our test methods and DV execution.   Finally, they would do an audit at various stages of the program to ensure teams are completing the work robustly.

What you'll do...

• Lead Design Reviews of Forward Model Programs
• Develop Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) plan for units and vehicle end-item components
• Lead reviews and updates of Core Documents (P-Diagram, DFMEA, Quality History, etc)
• Coach Major/New Technology Change as needed
• Audit FMA analysis
• Incorporate Read Across Learnings from late findings into core FMA documents
• Manage and support Root Cause Analysis and Prevent Recurrence Actions

You'll have... 

• BS Engineering with 5 or more years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Design and Release experience working with automotive Engine Systems, Exhaust Systems, Air Induction, Fuel Systems, Climate and Powertrain Cooling Systems
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Passionate about improving product quality
• Familiarity with Quality tools: Failure Mode Avoidance, Problem solving skills (8-D, 6-Sigma, 5 Whys, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools
• A team player approach with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present to higher levels of management

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Demonstrated experience working with, thermal systems, and powertrain mounts.
• Extensive experience with failure mode avoidance process
• Global Product Development System (GPDS) knowledge is a plus     

 

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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