Forward Model Quality Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a qualified professional to drive Launch Readiness initiatives. You will communicate QOS data, lead DFMEA/PFMEA reviews, and support new model milestones with a focus on quality across plants.

Role requires strong manufacturing knowledge, SPC expertise, and ability to travel weekly to VO and Powertrain facilities. You will coach teams and ensure global standardization of processes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Can-Do positive attitude.
• Strong Vehicle and Engine Manufacturing Knowledge in Machining and Assembly.
• Weekly travel to VO and Powertrain Plants; overnight travel possible.
• In-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Runoff Requirements.
• In-depth knowledge in DFMEA/PFMEA, SCCAF and Control Plans.
• VME/PTME Manufacturing/Manufacture and Quality experience.
• Understanding GPDS milestones/deliverables from MR — Job1.
• Strong presentation and communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Drive Launch Readiness processes by conveying all launch QOS quality information and data.
• Track and report MWR to Launch Managers.
• Conduct Launch Readiness Reviews/Coaching and support New Model Launch milestones.
• Maintain and update LRCA Action Decks and Executive Summaries.
• Ensure standardized global implementation of LQOS per GPDS/GQIP/QPIP standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Quality systems

FMEA knowledge

GPDS/KPIP understanding

Coaching & leadership

MS Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

AI Tools

Job description

In this position …

• You will be responsible to assist VO and PTO plants to achieve the Next Level in Quality by Teaching, Coaching and Leading the implementation and maintenance of the Launch Readiness QOS, including procedures, strategies, and processes.
• Individual will be interfacing with VME/PTME Management, Plant Management, Quality Departments and Production Management as well as supporting organizations.

What you will do…

• Driving the Launch Readiness processes by understanding and communicating all launch QOS quality information and data. This includes robust DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan assessments and providing feedback to process owners.
• Track and Report MWR to Launch Managers
• Conduct Launch Readiness Reviews/Coaching, support New Model Launch Milestone and report outs.
• Maintain and update Coach LRCA Action Decks and Executive Summaries.
• Ensure standardized global implementation of the LQOS, through adherence to the GPDS/GQIP/QPIP processes and standards.

You will have …

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Can-Do positive attitude
• Strong Vehicle and Engine Manufacturing Knowledge in Machining and Assembly
• Weekly travel to VO and Powertrain Plants will be required. Due to the nature of this job, overnight travel maybe required.
• In-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Runoff Requirements.
• In-depth knowledge in FMA, i.e., DFMEA/PFMEA, SCCAF and Control Plans
• VME/PTME Manufacturing/Manufacture and Quality experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of GPDS milestone/deliverables from MR — Job1
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and oral) within all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in MS Office Software PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and A.I Tools

Even better, you may have…

• College degree preferred, prefer BS in Engineering
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and oral) within all levels of the organization.
• Can-Do positive attitude
• Green Belt or Black Belt Certified preferred

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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

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. 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.