Ford Motor Company
Overview
Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through innovative, proprietary initiatives such as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross‑functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.
Responsibilities
Support all Technical Chief Quality Meetings, SARs and Design Reviews
Develop road maps to support Forward Model program targets
Work with PTIM, Forward Model FMA Team and functional on FMA plan
Partner with Program Quality as the voice of function and functional delivery
Team with Studio to ensure customer needs are met; Customer Satisfaction utilizing QNPS & JDP IQS
Develop Deep Dives / Projects, foresee future technology/market trends based on benchmarking and social media/web forums research to ensure designs will satisfy future customer needs
Leverage problem‑solving capabilities using MPI, TVM, Aims, Future of CTQs
Conduct random audits throughout the PD GPDS process to assess deliverable completion, identify organizational opportunities and work with PD to implement PRAs (learning organization)
Drive the team to develop robust test plans using the DFMEA, P‑Diagrams, and Boundary Diagrams
Drive improvements and robustness into test methods
Stay up to date with industry changes, trends and technologies
Assist in problem‑solving efforts for any developmental failures and/or launch issues
Provide and/or support problem solving, and data analysis training (methodology/tools) as required
Facilitate weekly Staff Meetings
Travel up to 10% within North America
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Automotive body design & release experience
Desired Skills
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills
A passion for improving product quality
In‑depth knowledge of quality control principles, methods, and tools
Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems: FMA, G8D, DMAIC, etc.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools
History of communicating and presenting quality data in an informative and persuasive approach
GPDS knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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
Compensation & Hiring This position is a leadership salary grade 6. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Ford At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
Employment Eligibility Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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Responsibilities
Support all Technical Chief Quality Meetings, SARs and Design Reviews
Develop road maps to support Forward Model program targets
Work with PTIM, Forward Model FMA Team and functional on FMA plan
Partner with Program Quality as the voice of function and functional delivery
Team with Studio to ensure customer needs are met; Customer Satisfaction utilizing QNPS & JDP IQS
Develop Deep Dives / Projects, foresee future technology/market trends based on benchmarking and social media/web forums research to ensure designs will satisfy future customer needs
Leverage problem‑solving capabilities using MPI, TVM, Aims, Future of CTQs
Conduct random audits throughout the PD GPDS process to assess deliverable completion, identify organizational opportunities and work with PD to implement PRAs (learning organization)
Drive the team to develop robust test plans using the DFMEA, P‑Diagrams, and Boundary Diagrams
Drive improvements and robustness into test methods
Stay up to date with industry changes, trends and technologies
Assist in problem‑solving efforts for any developmental failures and/or launch issues
Provide and/or support problem solving, and data analysis training (methodology/tools) as required
Facilitate weekly Staff Meetings
Travel up to 10% within North America
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Automotive body design & release experience
Desired Skills
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
Demonstrated problem‑solving and analytical skills
A passion for improving product quality
In‑depth knowledge of quality control principles, methods, and tools
Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems: FMA, G8D, DMAIC, etc.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools
History of communicating and presenting quality data in an informative and persuasive approach
GPDS knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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
Compensation & Hiring This position is a leadership salary grade 6. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Ford At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
Employment Eligibility Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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