About this role
In this position…
The Gauge & Process Capability Engineer provides dedicated ownership for plant gauge and CMM connectivity, measurement-data integrity, process-capability analytics, operator qualification, gauge serialization, and sustainable capability governance. This role converts fragmented manual activity into reliable leading indicators that improve FTT/RTY, PPMs, pulls, warranty performance, containment, and problem-solving response , while preserving critical measurement skills across the plant.
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)
Even better, you may have…
- Master's Degree
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- 8D and 5-Why 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
- Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen methods
- FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience
- Demonstrated experience with Visual Factory Management
- Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
- 3 or more years' experience working in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated exposure to measurement systems, gauges, layouts, CMMs, SPC, and process-capability analysis (internship/co-op experience considered)
- Working knowledge of QDAS or comparable quality-data systems, control plans, critical characteristics, control limits, and capability metrics
- Experience diagnosing data-quality, connectivity, network, or system-integration issues in a plant environment
- Ability to interpret trend charts, out-of-tolerance conditions, Basic R&R results, and capability data, and translate findings into corrective action
- Experience developing standard work, training, qualification plans, audits, and cross-functional corrective-action plans
- Strong communication and project-management skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities across multiple plants and functions
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 week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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