Manufacturing Quality Engineer

General Job Description

Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) seeks a motivated professional to drive quality robustness across our engineering factory. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in quality deliverables including PFMEAs, Control Plans, error-proofing strategies, engineering standards, and new program launch requirements. They will lead efforts to improve and maximize equipment and process performance for existing manufacturing systems in the machining, assembly and test operations. They may support PTME launch teams through coaching, training, technical deep dives, and enhancements to engineering standards. Additionally, they will collaborate with global teams to resolve powertrain launch quality concerns and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

More Detailed Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, quality is at the heart of everything we build. As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer and Powertrain Quality Leader, you will drive the application and continuous improvement of quality systems across our powertrain manufacturing operations. The focus will be on machining, assembly and test systems within the Powertrain Manufacturing Staff Organization. Partnering with Product Design, Global and Plant Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Warranty teams, you will proactively reduce and eliminate data-driven quality issues and manufacturing risks, enhance process robustness, and reinforce quality systems through robust PFMEAs, Control Plans, and standardized documentation. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, coach cross-functional teams, audit quality processes, and champion operational excellence to deliver flawless product launches, maximize customer satisfaction, and significantly reduce warranty and manufacturing losses.

Requirements:

- Education & Technical Experience: Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering discipline.
- Plant & Quality Background: Proven manufacturing and quality experience in a plant manufacturing environment, including direct experience in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PFMEA development, and Control Plans.
- Problem Solving & Analytics: Strong leadership, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills paired with an innovative, continuous improvement mindset.
- Communication & Coaching: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to teach, coach, and effectively present technical materials to peers and various levels of PTME leadership.
- Teamwork & Flexibility: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively within diverse, dynamic, cross-functional teams.
- Self-Motivation & Agility: Fast learner with the self-motivation and initiative to proactively acquire technical knowledge independently via online documents and cross-functional networking to master complex data and processes.

Preferred Requirments:

- Ford Quality Systems Expertise: Demonstrated technical knowledge of Ford Quality Processes, such as Ford Quality Operating System (QOS), Process FMA (SCCAF/SCCP, FMEA, Control Plans), Bill of Process (BOP), Quality Launch Readiness Assessments, 3-Legged 5-Why Problem Solving, DMAIC, and Global 8D methodologies.
- Six Sigma Certification: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Core Ford Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Ford Core Engineering Systems such as MIDAS, FEDE, Global Manufacturing Requirements / Knowledge Packets, engineering standards, and GPDS powertrain deliverables.
- Technical & CAD Tools: Familiarity with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools (e.g., AutoCAD) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) knowledge.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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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