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...
You will be Responsible for managing the tire and wheel, chassis and sub assembly processes in the building.
You'll have...
- Education: Associate degree in manufacturing, engineering / related field
- Experience in manufacturing engineering
- Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Six Sigma Green Belt certified
- Previous production supervision
- Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Even better, you may have...
- BS in Engineering disciplines
- Previous automotive
- Heat Treatment / Chemical Treatment processes
- Interpret data from inspection equipment and recommend responses/corrective actions
- Ensure gauge calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility
- Define and conduct machine process capability analysis
- Working experience with UAW employees
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- 8D and 5 Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
- Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
- DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
- TQM and Kaizen Methods
- FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
- Visual Factory Management Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
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.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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What you'll do...
- Manage quality documentation process control plans, operator instructions, SCCAF and PFMEA,
- Participate in Quality and Safety audits.
- Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas.
- Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps. Issue daily Incoming Quality report.
- 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 & VO
- Coordinate Green and Black Belt projects within the department.
- Document and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments.
- Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises
- Actively 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 products
- Implement interim & permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
- Manage and direct statistical process control activities
- Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis
- Establish and monitor quality target levels for each build
- Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations
- Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods
- Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements
- Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Department, Production and Suppliers
- Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibility
- Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause, and implementing corrective actions
- Work with and manage hourly (UAW) personnel as required