Process Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Ford Pro; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global company is seeking a motivated individual to join their Manufacturing team. In this role, you'll apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to enhance manufacturing processes and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, and productivity. You'll work alongside cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and implement effective solutions, contributing to the creation of world-class smart vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork, ensuring your contributions make a significant impact on the future of automotive manufacturing.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

Generous holiday schedule

Paid time off for additional vacation

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of Lean Tools and TQM methods preferred.
• Experience with Visual Factory Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to solve warranty and quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety and productivity.
• Conduct process audits and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Effective Communication

Problem Solving (8D, 5Why)

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

FMEA

PPAP

Gauge R&R

DOE

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Responsibilities

In this position...

You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques and lead cross-functional teams to solve top warranty and internal quality concerns.

What you'll do...

• Lead Variability Reduction Teams (VRT)
• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
• Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations
• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Back up ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in Chassis and/or Trim areas

Qualifications

You'll have...

• 1 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

Even better, you may have...

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 2 or more years in the automotive industry
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods
• FMEA, PPAP, Gauge R&R and DOE experience
• Validated experience with Visual Factory Management
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

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, we encourage you to apply!

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

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 45334
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 05/08/2025, 03:37 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2000 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213, US (On-site)
• Preferred Degree Associate Degree
• Remote No
• Recruiting Category Professional/Salaried

2000 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY, 40213, US