Ford Motor Company · 5 hours ago
Process FMA Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in mobility and innovation, seeking a Process FMA Engineer to join their Manufacturing team. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure product quality, focusing on operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support PTME PQR quality review including overview of powertrain warranty results, SAR’s, relevant G8D’s, overall FMA robustness, and quality issues requiring management discussion to improve awareness of overall launch quality and drive robustness into the PTME Engineering Factory
Lead PTME actions to ensure compliance with corporate standards / processes and drive continuous improvement for FMA deliverables through training development, coaching and deep-dive reviews of program status
Lead / support the improvement and/or development of Process FMA tools
Support / coach PTME engineers in the use of FEDE and manage FEDE UARS access requests for Program Level
Coordinate PTME PAC paper response to ensure closure and drive robust permanent corrective actions (PCA’s) / prevent reoccurrence actions (PRA’s) using problem solving tools with an emphasis on 3L5Y
Document and cascade QOS specific lessons learned ensuring robust PRA’s have been established and migrated to the Forward Model team
Complete warranty deep dives on special topics and support warranty workstreams
Interface with partners such as Product Design, Global Quality Office, LRCA and PTME Global Process Improvement to support the development and implementation of best practices, drive continuous improvement and issue resolution
Support PTME ISO Audit and certification process
Lead drawing management (Next-Gen DMS / Vault)
Develop and distribute monthly Process FMA E-Blast communications to improve organizational knowledge of FMA tools and quality processes
Travel to PT Manufacturing Plants may be required with occasional overnight stays
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering discipline
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team
Strong leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to teach / coach and present materials to peers and various levels of PTME leadership
Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic cross functional working environment and diverse team
Continuous improvement mindset focused on innovation
Previous Manufacturing and Quality experience, with personal experience in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) including the development of PFMEA's and Control Plans
Demonstrated responsibilities in a plant manufacturing environment
Preferred
Demonstrated technical knowledge of Ford Quality Processes such as: Ford Quality Operating Systems (QOS), Process FMA (SCCAF/SCCP, FMEA, Control Plans), Bill of Process, Quality Launch Readiness Assessments, 3 Legged / 5 Why Problem Solving, DMAIC, Global 8D methodology, etc
Six Sigma Experience (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Core Ford Engineering Systems such as MIDAS, FEDE, Auros/E2KS (MA's, MPS, MDS assessments), engineering standards and a basic awareness of GPDS powertrain deliverables
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools (e.g., ACAD) and GD&T knowledge
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid 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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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