Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Ohio Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Company; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a PVT Engineer at the Ohio Assembly Plant to own external quality objectives and lead root-cause analysis for vehicle components. You will coordinate with plant teams and customers to drive corrective actions and ensure product quality across brakes, steering, driveline, and more.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in product development/quality and preferably Six Sigma training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years experience in Program, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering.
• Six Sigma training desirable or equivalent expertise.

Responsibilities

• Own cascaded external quality objectives (R/1000 and CPU).
• Lead IRIS warranty binning and analysis.
• Review part returns with dealers/fleet customers and establish root cause.
• Contain identified issues with the problem-solving team before they leave the plant.
• Define long-term corrective actions and document progress in SIMPSN.
• Support Six Sigma project development and plant input on deep-dive issues.
• Present findings in FQR, DQR, and VQR meetings and coordinate with VRT.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Role Overview

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineers are part of Ford Motor Company's Product Development organization and co-located at the vehicle assembly plant with the vehicle manufacturing team. The PVT Engineer has key responsibility regarding product quality.

This position is within the Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP) Underbody Systems Engineering (UNSE) PVT Team. UNSE includes components in brakes, steering, driveline, transmissions, suspension, and wheels & tires.

Key Responsibilities

• Own cascaded functional external quality objectives (R/1000 and CPU).
• Lead and oversee Issue Resolution and Insights System (IRIS) warranty binning and analysis.
• Contact dealers and fleet customers, review part returns, and analyze data as needed to establish root cause.
• Work with larger problem‑solving team to contain identified issues before they leave assembly plant.
• Work with larger problem‑solving team to establish root cause. Define real and effective long‑term corrective actions.
• Document problem solving progress using Single‑Issue Management & Problem Solving Nexus (SIMPSN) system.
• Support 6 Sigma project development and coordinate plant input on all issues requiring deep dive analysis for resolution.
• Support and present issue findings in general plant quality meetings, Functional Quality Reviews (FQR), Director Quality Reviews (DQR), and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR).
• Support cascaded internal quality objectives with the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) manufacturing co‑leads.
• Provide Incoming Quality (IQ) with any guidance needed for part measurement and drawing interpretation.
• Support VRT "GEMBA" process walks to reduce internal fallout.
• Support plant FTT improvements through process, supplier, or design changes.
• Support any needed Stop Ship action to advise severity, coordinate subject matter experts, establish containment, and prepare any needed repair procedures. Interface with Ford internal Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) as needed.

Change Management

• Lead in‑plant trials for design driven changes and assess impact on quality and production.
• Lead in‑plant trials for supplier driven changes and assess impact on quality and production.
• Provide in‑plant trial feedback as part of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) completion.
• Support Launch Team for major launches prior to OK to Buy (OKTB) and follow‑through on any needed post OKTB issue resolution.
• Lead identified minor launches as agreed with functional and plant team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 3+ years experience in Program, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Six Sigma trained desirable
• Proven ability to solve difficult problems in high energy environment
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams.
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 5 through grade 8. Salary can range from $65,100-$166,200.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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 onsite with a requirement to be onsite five days per week.