Fwd Model Quality Specialist - Body Exterior

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? 

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives 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.

In this position... 

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality and reliability of our vehicles, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, and advance your career within a leading automotive organization.

What you’ll be able to do…

• Support all Technical Chief Quality Meetings, SARs, and Design Reviews
• Develop road maps to support the 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, trend and technologies
• Assist in problem-solving efforts, as requested, 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

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment

Even better you'll have…

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or computer science engineering
• Automotive body design & release experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• A passion for improving product quality
• An in-depth knowledge of quality on control principles, methods, and tools
• Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems: FMA, G8D, DMAIC, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools
• A history of communicating and presenting Quality data in an informative and persuasive approach
• GPDS knowledge 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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

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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