About this role
In this position...
We’re looking for leaders who will lead transformation on the forefront. This isn't just a supervisory role; it's a critical leadership position where you'll have the power to shape culture, drive performance, and directly impact the quality and efficiency of our operations.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale process improvements or cultural shifts.
- Ability to work rotating shifts/hours, including nights and weekends.
Even better, you may have...
- Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology
- Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection methods, GD&T, metrology, and contamination analysis.
- Experience with calibration systems, MSA, and Gauge R&R studies.
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Proficient with quality systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Lead Gauge & Layout and Contamination Lab operations and personnel.
- Ensuring accurate dimensional inspections, contamination testing, and measurement system compliance.
- Managing calibration, maintenance, and certification of gauges and laboratory equipment.
- Supporting manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and product launch activities.
- Driving root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintaining compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
- Monitoring quality metrics, support audits, and ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
Experience with...
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 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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. 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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