Engineering Specialist Quality - Contamination

JOB DESCRIPTION

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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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...

Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you'll do...

• Reports to Chemical & Metallurgical Laboratories (Chem & Met Lab)
• Able to work off shifts.
• Responsible for Monitoring effectiveness of dunnage wash process and washer utilization.
• Establish washing procedure and processes for production dunnage cleaning
• Work with production on the dunnage wash schedule. Provide report for actual Vs Plan to be reviewed for continuous improvement.
• Report effectiveness of Dunnage wash process in daily quality meetings
• Schedule and organize department Contamination walks. Responsible for monitoring the closure to open issues.
• Work with Chem/Met lab to identify top supplier for contamination. Organize site visits and CI meetings with suppliers. Work with suppliers to close open issues.
• Update and post monthly Contamination Health Charts
• Work with QRE's to develop and implement contamination action plans.
• Monitor Washer PM for effectiveness.
• Monitor Vacuum PM for effectiveness.
• Work with lab on potential sources of contamination from review of vacuum / washers particulate
• Be able to use SEM and other test equipment to identify type and size of contamination samples and comparing to Contamination Library samples.
• Work with labs on determining root cause or source of contaminants from Warranty, FQA,
• Work with PD on contamination Specifications
• Ability to coach as necessary both salary and hourly.

QUALIFICATIONS

You'll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing, Metallurgy, or Engineering
• Knowledge of Powertrain procedures, specifically related to Contamination and FPS Principles
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset

Even better, you may have...

• Previous automotive and/ or quality analysis experience
• Proficiency in use of problem solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter, with the ability to be self-directed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Prior experience working with a unionized workforce

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.

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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