Quality Specialist- Engine Assembly

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 Quality team, good is never good enough. 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. 

In this position... 

Be the Subject Matter Expert to implement, maintain and enforce the Quality Operating System (QOS) and standards.  Ensure compliance against quality standards, at all steps of the production process. Act as the first line of defense to root cause analyze, document and resolve any quality issues experienced by Production.

What you'll do…

• Implement, maintain and enforce the Quality Operating System (QOS) by providing statistical support and assistance
• Provide process & component verification compliance
• Support Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) Team, by gauging compliance with regard to surveys, Reliability & Repeatability (R&R) and the Master Document List (MDL)
• Documenting Plant Quality compliance via DCP, Operator Instruction Sheets (OIS) and Work Element Sheets WES)
• Assist teams to resolve external and internal quality related concerns
• Lead Assembly Dept Daily, Weekly, Monthly Management Quality reviews discussions 
• Manage and facilitate all Quality related meetings
• Drive completion of Assembly Quality 5D’s and 8D’s.
• Establish and verify In Station Process Controls (ISPC) and robust error proofing methods
• Support new and existing product programs, as well as, equipment selection and evaluation, by establishing processes, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvements
• Update department processes per corporate Ford Automotive Procedures (FAP) and Powertrain Procedures (PTPs) 
• Coach and teach plant teams on new and revised FAPs, PTPs, QOS and Ford Production System (FPS) items
• Update internal Quality Operation System, to reflect external concerns (i.e. Warranty, Things Gone Wrong, etc.) by making Quality Confirmation Mapping (QCM), DCP, and Process updates as required
• Coordinate internal actions when necessary for the resolution of product quality concerns
• Apply Quality Operating System guidelines across various departments.

You'll have... 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in Quality, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical or Electrical) Engineering.
• Knowledge of engine design/architecture & engine manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Quality Operating System.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Understanding of Powertrain Operations
• Working knowledge of Quality and Warranty reporting systems and standards like Balanced Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ), Quality Worx, Quality Leadership System -  Component Manufacturing (QLS-CM).
• Six Sigma Green Belt

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
• 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. 

For more information on salary and 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.

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