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 positionIn this critical role, you will lead QOS initiatives within the production department. Day to day responsibilities include:
Review with production team leaders and process coaches' quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Machining, Quality and MP&L
Coordinate - during quality concerns containment actions - dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer
Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference
Manage quality documentation on FTT, 8Ds, Scrap, Dock Holds, Dock Audit, etc.
Participate in Quality and Contamination audits
Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas
Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps
Spearhead cross functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects
Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO concerns working together with Quality, MP&L, Machining and VO
Coordinate Green and Black Belt projects within the department
Work with QLSCM, Quality Works, OBL, CDCII and other required systems
Document and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments
Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises
Actively participate in Simultaneous Engineering meetings, Forward Planning and Product Design to ensure MTC process is followed.
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
Implement interim & permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
Manage and direct statistical process control activities
Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
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
Complete PPAP’s and support new model launches
What you'll do
Create a safety culture and apply and implement workplace policies
Lead/ coach skilled trades/maintenance personnel in all aspects of asset management including but not limited to: asset availability (mean time to repair, mean time between failure), cycle time, preventative maintenance, predictive and condition-based monitoring technologies.
Line up, pay, and supervise Skilled Trades during production shifts and maintenance shifts alike.
Lead/coach teams in leveraging new and existing machine monitoring tools to identify constraints in the system and systematically reduce and eliminate interruptions in production flow.
Build strong interpersonal relationships with hourly team members, union, and management teams.
Communicate effectively with hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
Evaluate team member performance and encourage continuous improvement
Manage and direct statistical process control activities
Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
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
Complete PPAP’s and support new model launches
You'll haveEducation: High School DiplomaExperience:
Experience in manufacturing engineering
Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives
Proven problem-solving ability
Six Sigma Green Belt certified
Previous production supervision
Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Required Behaviors
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field
Experience: Previous automotive and Quality Engineering experience
FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience preferred
Six Sigma: DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience preferred
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt certified preferred
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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD;NLtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!DQJERM-ZqR05RdhvAWwtkP4FZnkaCD1Y8YPRGK0coVudcyuehak8Z4McJa1q9urgFZg3IUfHtx6NYSA$)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.#LI-OnsiteRequisition ID : 41937