Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer and Powertrain Quality Leader to drive quality systems across machining, assembly and test operations within Powertrain Manufacturing. You will lead PFMEAs, Control Plans, and robust test methods while coaching teams and collaborating with Global Engineering to improve launches and reduce warranty losses.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven problem solving, and continuous improvement across PFMEA development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience in APQP, PFMEA development, and Control Plans.
• Strong leadership, analytical and structured problem solving with continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for presenting technical material to PTME leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans aligned with corporate standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action using structured tools (3L5Y, 8D, A3).
• Conduct launch quality and warranty reviews to identify failure modes and improve processes.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Plant Quality, Global Engineering to share best practices and lessons learned.
• Update production quality tools, training materials, and data analysis methods.
• Travel ~25% to Powertrain plants for launches, deep dives, and quality initiatives.

Skills

PFMEA

Control Plans

APQP

Problem Solving

Coaching & Training

Quality systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MIDAS

GD&T

Job description

General Job Description

Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) seeks a motivated professional to drive quality robustness across our engineering factory. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in quality deliverables including PFMEAs, Control Plans, error-proofing strategies, engineering standards, and new program launch requirements. They will lead efforts to improve and maximize equipment and process performance for existing manufacturing systems in the machining, assembly and test operations. They may support PTME launch teams through coaching, training, technical deep dives, and enhancements to engineering standards. Additionally, they will collaborate with global teams to resolve powertrain launch quality concerns and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

More Detailed Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, quality is at the heart of everything we build. As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer and Powertrain Quality Leader, you will drive the application and continuous improvement of quality systems across our powertrain manufacturing operations. The focus will be on machining, assembly and test systems within the Powertrain Manufacturing Staff Organization. Partnering with Product Design, Global and Plant Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Warranty teams, you will proactively reduce and eliminate data-driven quality issues and manufacturing risks, enhance process robustness, and reinforce quality systems through robust PFMEAs, Control Plans, and standardized documentation. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, coach cross-functional teams, audit quality processes, and champion operational excellence to deliver flawless product launches, maximize customer satisfaction, and significantly reduce warranty and manufacturing losses.

Responsibilities

Work directly with PTME and Global Quality teams to improve manufacturing system performance, update standard documents, enhance FMA process robustness, and lead continuous improvement training initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• FMA & Quality Deliverables: Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Process FMA deliverables—including PFMEAs and Control Plans to ensure alignment with corporate standards.

• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Support root cause analysis and permanent corrective action (PCA/PRA) processes using structured problem-solving tools such as 3-Legged 5-Why (3L5Y), 8D, and A3.

• Launch & Warranty Support: Conduct launch quality and warranty deep-dive reviews; to help identify recurring failure modes, risk areas, lessons learned, potential systemic improvements and ultimately support warranty reduction workstreams.

• Lessons Learned & Best Practices: Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product Development, Plant Quality, and Global Engineering) to support the development and implementation of best practices, drive continuous improvement and issue resolution document and cascade Quality Operating System (QOS) lessons learned into forward-model programs.

• Continuous Improvement Across Operations: Support the update and enhancement of production quality tools/systems, training materials, and data analysis methods/reporting across manufacturing engineering, including DRIM maintenance.

• Plant Support & Travel: Approximately 25% Travel (Michigan, Windsor, Canada, Ohio) to Powertrain Manufacturing Plants as required (including occasional overnight stays) to support launch teams, deep dives, and plant quality initiatives.

Note: Training will be provided for the above responsibilities and associated systems as needed.

Requirements

• Education & Technical Experience: Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering discipline.

• Plant & Quality Background: Proven manufacturing and quality experience in a plant manufacturing environment, including direct experience in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PFMEA development, and Control Plans.

• Problem Solving & Analytics: Strong leadership, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills paired with an innovative, continuous improvement mindset.

• Communication & Coaching: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to teach, coach, and effectively present technical materials to peers and various levels of PTME leadership.

• Teamwork & Flexibility: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively within diverse, dynamic, cross-functional teams.

• Self-Motivation & Agility: Fast learner with the self-motivation and initiative to proactively acquire technical knowledge independently via online documents and cross-functional networking to master complex data and processes.

Preferred Requirments

• Ford Quality Systems Expertise: Demonstrated technical knowledge of Ford Quality Processes, such as Ford Quality Operating System (QOS), Process FMA (SCCAF/SCCP, FMEA, Control Plans), Bill of Process (BOP), Quality Launch Readiness Assessments, 3-Legged 5-Why Problem Solving, DMAIC, and Global 8D methodologies.

• Six Sigma Certification: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Core Ford Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Ford Core Engineering Systems such as MIDAS, FEDE, Global Manufacturing Requirements / Knowledge Packets, engineering standards, and GPDS powertrain deliverables.

• Technical & CAD Tools: Familiarity with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools (e.g., AutoCAD) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) knowledge.

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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.