Process Engineering Specialist (LAP)

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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