Quality Engineer, Assembly Line - Automotive

Ford; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Mexico is seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join our Quality team on the production line, driving quality performance and collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Maintenance to meet the highest standards.

You will lead containment, apply core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA), and ensure compliance with IATF 16949; you will support new model launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and training of technicians on quality standards and methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or high-technology component production, in Quality or Production roles.
• Solid experience with automotive core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA) and problem-solving methodologies (G8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and visual management systems.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (IATF 16949).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and procedures within the production line and quality area.
• Monitor and drive key quality KPIs such as First Time Through (FTT), Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY), and scrap reduction.
• Lead containment and problem-resolution activities for quality concerns, applying core tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Confirm Control Plans, FMEA, and other quality documentation in line with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Manage and respond to customer complaints and quality concerns, ensuring timely root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support new model launches and process changes, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering and Process Coaches to ensure quality requirements are met from the start.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to optimize quality performance and reduce cost of poor quality.
• Confirm calibration of quality-related gauges and equipment, ensuring measurement systems remain reliable (MSA).
• Manage quarantine and non-conforming material processes, ensuring proper disposition and traceability.
• Train and develop production and quality technicians on quality standards, inspection methods, and standardized work.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative work environment within the quality team.

Skills

Advanced English

Teamwork

Leadership (Desirable)

Assertive Communication

Change Agility

Customer Focus

Accountability

Decision Making

Resilience

Education

Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

FMEA

Control Plan

SPC

MSA

8D

5 Whys

Ishikawa

Job description

Ford Mexico is seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join our Quality team on the production line, driving quality performance and collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Maintenance to meet the highest standards.

You will lead containment, apply core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA), and ensure compliance with IATF 16949; you will support new model launches, continuous improvement initiatives, and training of technicians on quality standards and methods.