We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

Responsible for leading QOS initiatives within the production department.

You'll have... 

Education: High School DiplomaExperience in manufacturing engineeringDemonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectivesProven problem solving abilitySix Sigma Green Belt certifiedPrevious production supervisionMicrosoft Office Knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Even better, you may have...

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related fieldExperience: Previous automotive and Quality Engineering experienceFMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience preferredSix Sigma: DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience preferredErgonomic analysis knowledge and experience preferredSix Sigma Black Belt certified preferred

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 coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.  

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 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.

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What you'll do...

Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Machining, Quality and MP&L.Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions, dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer.Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference.Manage quality documentation on FTT, 8Ds, Scrap, Dock Holds, Dock Audit, etc.Participate in Quality and Contamination audits.Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas."Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps.Lead cross functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects.Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO concerns working together with Quality, MP&L, Machining and VO.Coordinate Green and Black Belt projects within the department.Work with QLSCM, Quality Works, OBL, CDCII and other required systemsDocument and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments.Participate in interplant benchmarking exercisesActively participate in Simultaneous Engineering meetings, Forward Planning and Product Design to ensure MTC process is followed.Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and productsImplement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.Manage and direct statistical process control activitiesKnowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysisEstablish and monitor quality target levels for each buildProvide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variationsEstablish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methodsDetermine inspection equipment and facility requirementsSupport expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Department, Production and SuppliersReview internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibilityReview incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actionsComplete PPAP’s and support new model launches