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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. What will you make today?

As part of our Quality team, good is never good enough. Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services.

In this critical role…

You will partner with the IPTSE Thermal team (Climate/Cooling) and technical specialists to ensure the robust achievement of engineering deliverables. You will collaborate with cross-functional groups to establish accurate warranty targets and validate engineering sign-offs through rigorous reviews and audits.

What you'll do...

+ Validate engineering sign-offs, ensuring all requirements are met with adequate evidence.

+ Conduct Change Point Analysis (CPA) with functional teams to ensure test plans appropriately address changes in usage, noise factors, or boundaries.

+ Review CPA results with IPTSE Thermal system teams and technical leads for components including radiators, charge air coolers, pumps, hoses, compressors, condensers, EBAs, and AC lines.

+ Collaborate with functional teams to analyze failure modes and implement robust preventative actions for Program Action Committee (PAC) / Prevent Recurrence Action (PRA) issues.

+ Audit Thermal system designs, requirements, design rules, test plans, and test results to ensure overall robustness.

+ Partner with Thermal system technical specialists to drive continuous updates and improvements to Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

+ Work with Thermal System technical specialists to enhance test methods and design rules by completing Robustness Checklists (RCL) and incorporating all known preventative measures.

+ Ensure the robust delivery of failure mode avoidance tools, targets, and other critical program deliverables.

+ Conduct plant audits to verify control plan adherence to approved engineering drawings.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

+ 5+ years of experience in Thermal Systems (Climate/Cooling) design or testing.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) methodologies, including DFMEA, P-Diagram, Quality History, Boundary Diagram, Interface Analysis, and Functional Analysis.

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, 3L5W analysis & root cause analysis.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Even Better You'll Have...

+ Master's Degree in Engineering.

+ Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) or data visualization tools.

+ Knowledge of Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS) or similar product launch processes.

+ Familiarity with warranty data analysis and root cause identification.

+ Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

+ Experience in a manufacturing quality or plant environment.

+ Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus.

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 of 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

+ 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This role is open to salary grades 6, 7, & 8.

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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