Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Ohio Assembly Plant

Lincoln Motor Company; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a PVT Engineer at the Ohio Assembly Plant to own external quality objectives and lead root-cause analysis across brakes, driveline, and suspension. You’ll collaborate with dealers, fleet customers, and internal teams to implement lasting corrective actions.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in program/product development or manufacturing engineering, and Six Sigma training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving in high-energy aerospace/automotive environments.
• Experience driving quality goals with data-driven methods.

Responsibilities

• Own cascaded functional external quality objectives (R/1000 and CPU).
• Lead IRIS warranty binning and analysis.
• Review part returns with dealers and fleet customers to establish root cause.
• Contain identified issues with plant-wide problem solving before they reach production.
• Define long-term corrective actions and document progress in SIMPSN.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

In this position… 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.

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.

What you’ll do

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.

You'll have

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)


• 3+ years experience in Program, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering

Even better, you may have

• 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.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary

This position is a salary grade 5 through grade 8. Salary can range from $65,100-$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.

This position is onsite with a requirement to be onsite five days per week.