Engineering Specialist - Quality​/Process

Job Description

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.

Own the quality and the capability of the manufacturing processes within the Assembly department.

• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem‑solving tools
• Play an integral part in the launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness
• Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to Vehicle Operations guidelines and specific process standards
• Act as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns, lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal ISO auditing as required
• Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities
• Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristic process compatibility
• Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma
• Manufacturing/Technology engineering work experience
• Previous automotive and quality analysis experience
• Previous production supervision

• 8D and 5
  
  Why corrective action and problem‑solving
• Lean tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka‑yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• TQM and Kaizen methods
• Visual Factory Management
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook)

• Outstanding interpersonal, team‑building, and communication skills
• Proven critical thinker and troubleshooter to deliver industry‑leading quality
• Highly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer‑first mindset
• Strong curiosity and passion for continuous learning
• Demonstrates inclusion and values diversity
• Perseveres through setbacks and disappointments to drive results

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology preferred
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience preferred
• Six Sigma: DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) project methodology experience preferred
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new‑parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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

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.