Engineering Specialist, VRT (Variability Reduction Team) Co-Lead

As part of Ford's Quality team, you will drive continuous improvement efforts to deliver high-quality products and services.

As the VRT Engineering Specialist – Co-Lead, you will report to the Quality Process Engineering Manager and collaborate with product development team members to address emerging issues within your assigned Variability Reduction Team (VRT).

Responsibilities:

• Support VRT with statistical process control and data analysis.
• Conduct data analysis using big data queries to resolve problems.
• Create dashboards to reduce defect definition time.
• Participate in periodic job observations with the VRT team.
• Update the status of periodic job observations.
• Provide external and internal data checks for quality reviews.
• Maintain health chart schedules and assessments.
• Review quality leadership system charts for data accuracy.
• Perform subsystem checks as required.
• Learn and verify data entry into web-based data management systems.
• Assemble visual aids for acceptance criteria for the VRT.
• Maintain cycle line layout indicator mapping with the VRT.
• Update and maintain the Quality Confirmation Map.
• Apply Quality principles and analytical techniques to improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions to reduce inventory.
• Lead role in resolving assembly-related concerns and variability reduction initiatives.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Electrical Engineering/Computers/Data Science.
• 3+ years of automotive experience in Quality Problem-solving roles.
• Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms for data engineering.
• Proficient with Grab CAD, Citrix (CM4D), SPDQS, WBDM, Vow cell Team centre.
• Green belt certified (Black Belt preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of GSAR, BSAQ, and QARS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Generous schedule of paid holidays.

Salary: $84,480 - $141,360 per year.