Interior Quality Lead – PD & New Model Launch

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 112,680 - 212,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Family care benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to advance quality across the Forward Model program. You will work with cross-functional teams, develop roadmaps, and ensure the voice of function is represented in quality deliverables. The ideal candidate holds a B.E.

or equivalent, has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems and MS tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Automotive body design & release experience
• Knowledge of interior components (e.g., seats, restraint systems)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• A passion for improving product quality
• Knowledge of Ford Quality Systems: FMA, G8D, DMAIC, etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools
• GPDS knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support all Technical Chief Quality Meetings, SARs, and Design Reviews
• Develop road maps to support the Forward Model program targets
• Work with PTIM, Forward Model FMA Team, and functional on FMA plan
• Partner with Program Quality as the voice of function and functional delivery
• Team with Studio to ensure Customer needs are met; Customer Satisfaction utilizing QNPS & JDP IQS
• Develop Deep Dives / Projects, foresee future technology / market trends based on benchmarking and social media / web forums research to ensure designs will satisfy future customer needs.
• Leverage problem-solving capabilities using MPI, TVM, Aims, Future of CTQs
• Conduct random audits throughout the PD GPDS process to assess deliverable completion, identify organizational opportunities and work with PD to implement PRAs (learning organization)
• Drive the team to develop robust test plans using the DFMEA, P-Diagrams, and Boundary Diagrams.
• Drive improvements and robustness into test methods
• Stay up to date with industry changes, trend and technologies
• Assist in problem-solving efforts, as requested, for any developmental failures and/or launch issues
• Provide and/or support problem solving, and data analysis training (methodology/tools) as required
• Facilitate weekly Staff Meetings
• Travel up to 10% within North America

Skills

Automotive body design & release

Interior components knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or computer science engineering

Tools

GPDS

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to advance quality across the Forward Model program. You will work with cross-functional teams, develop roadmaps, and ensure the voice of function is represented in quality deliverables. The ideal candidate holds a B.E.

or equivalent, has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems and MS tools is preferred.