Job DescriptionWe 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.
The Ford Quality Team is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services.
In this position... Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Contain, track and analyze contamination issues, as well as work with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure resolutions.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...- Work with Incoming Quality to identify top supplier for contamination or material concern.
- Organize site visits and continuous improvement meetings with suppliers, to close open issues.
- Work with Resident Engineering to develop and implement contamination action plans.
- Work with departments on potential sources of contamination from review of warranty and engine teardowns
- Support off-shift problem solving activities
- Monitor effectiveness of dunnage wash process and washer utilization.
- Establish washing procedure and processes for production dunnage cleaning
- Work with production, on the dunnage wash schedule, and provide report for 'Actual vs Plan', to be reviewed for continuous improvement.
- Report effectiveness of Dunnage wash process in daily quality meetings
- Schedule and organize department GEMBA walks to effectively monitor the closure to open issues.
- Update and post monthly Contamination Health Charts
- Identify type and size of contamination samples or metallurgical defects
- Work with external labs, as necessary, on determining root cause or source of contaminants
- Ability to coach as necessary both salary and hourly.
QualificationsYou'll have... - Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or applicable Engineering degree
- 3+ Years of Experience
Even better, you may have...- Previous automotive and/ or quality analysis experience
- Knowledge of casting metallurgy and process procedures
- Knowledge of Powertrain procedures, specifically related to Contamination and Ford Production System (FPS) Principles
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
- Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
- Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
- Proficiency in 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
- Prior experience working with a unionized workforce
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, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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
This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
About the TeamWe build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It's our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
