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In this position...
This position is an engineering role within EPE’s Quality Team that is responsible for identifying warranty issues and executing our formal problem-solving efforts focused on the prevention step of the 8D process. The main focus of the position is to lead D&R teams through structured problem-solving techniques that interpret root cause analysis findings of solved problems and identify tangible actions that prevent the problems from reoccurring. The role includes exposure to all aspects of the Electric Propulsion Product Development factory, with a direct impact on all of Ford’s Battery Electric and Hybrid vehicles. The engineer will work directly with the EPE Campaign Prevention TS to apply the corporate 3x5-Why methodology to our quality problems and manage the completion of prevent recurrence activities in a timely manner.
You'll have...
Required Degree: B.S. in Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical
Experience in Design & Release Engineering, Program Management, and/or related Quality areas
Proficient and comfortable working with managing projects, using Excel and/or other programs
Experience in 8D problem-solving techniques; preferably related to automotive design and quality issues
Interest and ability to learn new things and juggle multiple projects effectively
Demonstrated passion for the success of Ford and commitment to quality
Ability to lead small teams and run meetings effectively
Able to work in Dearborn office setting regularly, consistent with organization’s expectations (currently a minimum of 3 days on-site each week) with flexibility to support additionally as-needed
Minimal travel to surrounding Southeast Michigan Ford facilities
Even better, you may have…
Working knowledge in one or more of the following automotive engineering areas: fastener/joint engineering, casting, injection molded plastics, powertrain module function, calibration or controls, high voltage battery design/validation, air and coolant sealing engineering, general component or sub-system testing, design stack-up execution, prototype assembly, high volume production assembly, welding, engineering project delivery, new technology development, or related areas.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Component Engineering experience with an aspect of High Voltage EV Propulsion
Previous exposure to executing durability validation plans and reporting results
Previous experience with Product Development engineering foundation documents (DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.)
Ability to analyze, organize, and present basic data
Knowledge of High Voltage Battery and related safety protocols is a plus
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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What you'll do...
Lead a consistent EPE prevent recurrence process, report to time-to-closure metrics, monitor emerging quality issues, and apply a thorough root cause analysis process
Chair the high visibility Prevent Recurrence technical review forum (occurs every-other-week); This forum is used to directly report to the EPE Director and Corporate Quality Chief Engineer matched pair
Perform quality analysis and manage weekly report out on warranty issues on select High Voltage components
Analyze warranty claims and Triage for Top Issues for each of vehicle line
Review claims analysis with OPD and PVT Engineers to identify ICAs/PCAs to resolve select quality issues
Analyze warranty data metrics on a regular basis for select High Voltage components (R/1000 rates)
Identify critical cross-carline issues and confirm if the issues are systemic or special cause
Work cross-functionally with other HV Battery Components team members and FCSD to reduce warranty cost