• Engineering Specialist, Process

    Ford Motor Company (Ypsilanti, MI)


    In this position...

     

    You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

     

    At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

     

    What you'll do...

     

    + Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Assembly Processes

    + Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity.

    + Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to identify throughput constraints and continuously improve manufacturing processes

    + Support troubleshooting activities on assembly station (press, fastening, vision sensor), test stand, robot, gantry, and conveyor system down time issues with maintenance and the production team

    + Investigate and reduce assembly scrap

    + Investigate and drive assembly and test first time through improvements

    + Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions

    + Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with procedures

    + Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes

    + Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards

     

    You'll have...

     

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + 1 or more years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and co-op experience will be considered)

     

    Even better, you may have...

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree

    + 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

    + Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience

    + Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods

    + FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs 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.

     

    For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

     

    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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    **Requisition ID** : 46027