Quality Process Engineer- VRT Lead

Ford; Oakville; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Canada seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer at the Oakville Assembly Complex to own the quality and capability of assembly processes. You will apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement per the Ford Production System and lead corrective actions using 8D and root-cause tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, manufacturing experience in quality, and the ability to work all shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Manufacturing experience in quality or technology including academic coursework and internship experience.
• Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons and/or midnights, as required.

Responsibilities

• Understand daily warranty claim reports and lead resolution with cross-functional team.
• Understand EOL & CAL and FTT inhibitors related to subsystem and drive containment.
• Maintain quality control updates and manage heat maps for improvement opportunities.
• Conduct Control plan audits to ensure frequency and sampling for CCPs.
• Own the quality and capability of manufacturing processes within the Assembly department.
• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement per FPS.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions using 8D and root-cause tools.
• Support Launch Quality OS initiatives by setting quality targets at workstations.
• Conduct process audits to ensure adherence to FPS guidelines.
• Lead lean initiatives and support ISO compliance.

Skills

8D & 5Why

Lean Tools

5S

Kanban

Poka-yoke

Value Stream Mapping

TQM & Kaizen

Visual Factory

Microsoft Office

FMEA

PPAP

DOE

Quality Leadership System

BSAQ

WBDM

GSAR

Six Sigma Certification

Error proofing systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Web Based Data Management (WBDM)

GSAR

Factory Information System Management

Microsoft Office

Error proofing systems

Job description

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com.

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.

What you'll do...

• Understand daily warranty claim reports by participating in binning meetings and lead to resolution working with a cross functional team and support and maintain warranty analytics system.
• Understand Daily End of Line (EOL) & Customer Acceptance Line (CAL) and First Time Through (FTT) inhibitors related to subsystem and drive containment and corrective action.
• Ensure quality control management updates for subsystem are maintained and adjusted as outcome of External / Internal Indicator. Manage Heat maps for the subsystem to ensure all critical Workstations are identified for improvement opportunities.
• Conduct Control plan audits to ensure frequency, sampling to achieve Process capability on Key Critical Characteristics related to subsystem.
• Own the Quality and the capability of the manufacturing processes within the Assembly department.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes as per the Ford Production System (FPS).
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Play an integral role in the Launch Quality Operating System initiatives & Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness.
• Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to Vehicle Operations guidelines and specific process standards in line with FPS.
• Act as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required.
• Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities related to subsystem.
• Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristic process compatibility.
• Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed.

You’ll Have:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Experience:

• Manufacturing experience in quality or technology including academic coursework and internship experience.
• Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons and/or midnights, as required.

Even better, you may have...

Education:

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related field of study.

Experience

• Experience: Demonstrated working knowledge of or experience with:
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving
  • Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • Total Quality Management (TQM) and Kaizen Methods
  • Visual Factory Management
  • Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
  • Experience using error proofing systems
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Factory Information System Management
  • Quality Leadership System (QLS)
  • Based Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ)
• Web Based Data Management (WBDM
• Global System for Analytics and Reporting (GSAR
• Six Sigma Certification.
• Models outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Able to think critically and troubleshoot to deliver industry leading quality
• Highly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset.
• Demonstrates inclusion and values diversity.
• Perseverance and tenacity to drive results.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $63,000 - $107,000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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