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Ford Motor Company · 4 days ago

Engineering Specialist - Quality

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to building innovative vehicles and technologies. The Engineering Specialist - Quality will lead quality initiatives within the production department, ensuring adherence to quality procedures and driving improvements in manufacturing processes.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as single point of contact for quality within assigned area for all other internal and external contacts (production teams, Product Development, STA, suppliers, MP&L, etc)

Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions, dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer. Document and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments. Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference

Manage quality documentation on FTT, 8Ds, Scrap, Dock Holds, Dock Audit, BSAQ etc

Participate in Quality and Contamination audits

Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas

Lead cross functional team initiatives in quality to achieve internal and external quality targets (leading and lagging indicators)

Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO concerns working together with Quality, MP&L, Machining and VO

Lead Green/ Black Belt projects within the department as appropriate

Work with QLSCM, Quality Works, OBL, CDCII, and other required systems

Lead data-driven risk assessment compilation for proper decision-making by leadership team

Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products

Implement interim and 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. Work with production teams, product teams, STA, and suppliers to drive robust problem solving

Complete PPAP’s and support new model launches

Actively participate in forward planning, product design Forward Planning and Product Design to ensure MTC process is followed

Qualification

Six Sigma Green BeltManufacturing engineeringProblem solving toolsStatistical process controlQuality Engineering experienceFMEAPPAPMicrosoft OfficeConflict managementOrganizational skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in manufacturing engineering

Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives, strong organizational and conflict management skills

Proven problem solving ability

Six Sigma Green Belt certified; Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collection/ analysis)

Previous production supervision

Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint)

Some qualified candidates may be considered for various Quality roles based on experience and strengths, such as internal quality, supplier quality, warranty/ VO response, and launch