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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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.
In this position...
You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- 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
- Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
- 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
- Support 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
- Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: 1+ yrs of related experience
- Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviours combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Even better, you may have...
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Education: Master’s degree in Engineering
- Experience:
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
- Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
- DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
- TQM and Kaizen Methods
- FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
- Visual Factory Management
- Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
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!