Manufacturing Engineering Specialist - Quality & Process

Ford; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford in the United States is seeking an experienced Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to lead QOS initiatives within the production department and drive continuous improvement across stamping and manufacturing processes.

You will coordinate with Tool & Die, Automation, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues, manage parts quality, and implement Six Sigma-based solutions for cost and reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• T&D journeyman’s card OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field.
• 1+ years’ experience in Microsoft Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering is a plus.
• Proven problem-solving ability; Six Sigma Green Belt certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of stamping and manufacturing processes for current and new-model parts, balancing quality, cost, timing, manufacturability, and production requirements.
• Review part data, CAD, engineering specs, and production information to identify feasibility, tooling, dimensional, and process concerns; develop action plans and recommend solutions.
• Support tooling lifecycle including feasibility, die design, construction, machining, tryout, buyoff, launch, and production support with cross-functional teams.
• Lead PFMEA, SCAAF, quality-loop, and launch reviews to address risks before tooling and production launches.
• Coordinate with production leaders and multiple departments to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
• Review rejected parts for quality integrity, determine disposition, and maintain traceability and records.
• Manage quality performance through reports like FTT, 8D, Scrap, Dock Holds, Dock Audits, and Incoming Quality.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives focused on No Fault Forward and Zero Defects; apply structured problem solving.
• Lead 8D investigations for Warranty and Vehicle Operations concerns with containment, root cause, and prevention.
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Utilize SPC, MSA, and PP/PPK to monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor quality targets and critical characteristics for each build.
• Apply GD&T to interpret requirements and support dimensional-control strategies.
• Manage measurement systems, calibration, and data interpretation.
• Use CATIA, Teamcenter/VisMock-Up, SMIRT, CM4D/CM4Di, AutoForm/FEA, Argus to investigate issues and develop solutions.
• Apply forming-limit analysis and Argus results to optimize stamping processes and coordinate trials.
• Manage engineering changes and tool change notices while evaluating feasibility and production impact.
• Support plant launches, line-load optimizations, tooling transfers, and production changes.
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, innovation, and data-driven optimization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Six Sigma

Education

T&D journeyman’s card

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ford in the United States is seeking an experienced Quality and Manufacturing Engineer to lead QOS initiatives within the production department and drive continuous improvement across stamping and manufacturing processes.

You will coordinate with Tool & Die, Automation, Quality, and Production teams to resolve issues, manage parts quality, and implement Six Sigma-based solutions for cost and reliability improvements.