Process Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Lincoln Motor Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company is seeking a quality engineer to own Final Assembly quality metrics and warranty performance. The role uses data and Lean methods to reduce defects, strengthen process discipline, and guide cross-functional teams on the production floor.

You will troubleshoot using structured problem solving, lead Variability Reduction Teams, and coach operators in Lean practices. Expect a mix of floor work and analysis/meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment with quality focus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage conflict.
• Willingness to work on the production floor about half the day.

Responsibilities

• Own internal quality metrics and external warranty performance for Final Department.
• Audit the Control Plan on the floor and drive corrective action.
• Monitor process capability and respond to drift or out of control conditions.
• Lead Variability Reduction Teams across functions.
• Investigate quality concerns using structured problem solving and data analysis.
• Coach operators and teams in Lean methods and problem solving.
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.
• Create and maintain process and instruction sheets for quality standards.
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions.
• Support compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards.
• Present quality performance, risks, and action plans to plant management.
• Split time between production floor and meetings/reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

In this position…

You will own the build quality of vehicles produced in Final Assembly. You will use data, Lean tools, and cross-functional leadership to reduce defects, prevent warranty issues, and strengthen process discipline on the production floor.

What you’ll do…

• Own internal quality metrics and external warranty performance for the Final Department
• Audit the Control Plan on the floor to confirm it is followed, and drive corrective action when it is not
• Monitor process capability for Control Plan characteristics and respond quickly when processes drift or go out of control
• Lead Variability Reduction Teams, which are cross-functional groups focused on improving internal and external quality results
• Investigate quality concerns using structured problem solving methods and data analysis. Verify that corrective actions work for both internal and supplier processes
• Teach and coach operators, supervisors, and team members in Lean methods, and push for stronger use of Lean tools in daily problem solving
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements in Trim and Chassis
• Create and maintain process and instruction sheets that support quality standards
• Conduct ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions
• Support compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards, including ISO.
• Present quality performance, risks, and action plans to plant management
• Spend about half of your time on the production floor and half on meetings, analysis, and reporting

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or a related technical field) from an accredited institution
• 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving and data analysis skills
• Ability to lead teams and manage conflict across functions and shifts
• Willingness to work on the production floor roughly half of each day

Even better, you may have…

• 5+ years in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training or certification
• Hands‑on experience with Control Plans, process capability (Cpk), FMEA, and PPAP
• Experience with DMAIC projects, DOE, and Kaizen events
• Strong working knowledge of 5S, Kanban, Poka‑yoke, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory
• Skill in presenting data and recommendations to senior leaders
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fordcareers.co/GSR__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!BcVH8n8c7UITITE1l8GLyeg1ONGr8e76ODPO6joPcXcJCArf3eWy4zYfBNpIVXuke5ewQkrKPoZHFSo$)

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.

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