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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 role...

You will serve as a critical quality leader at the heart of Ford's Powertrain Engineering. Acting as a strategic partner to our integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, and Service, you will ensure engineering rigor and hold functional teams accountable for delivering robust engine systems. You will champion operational excellence by leveraging Ford's world-class Global Product Development System and Quality Operating System to guarantee flawless New Model Launches.

What You'll Do...

+ **Validate & Challenge Engineering Deliverables:** Act as the final checkpoint, auditing engineering sign-offs to ensure all requirements are met with sufficient data and evidence.Support suppliers/Ford Design and Release engineers in the development of products.

+ **Lead Proactive Risk Analysis:** Drive Change Point Analysis (CPA) with functional teams to guarantee that any change—to usage, noise factors, or system boundaries—is rigorously accounted for in the test plan.

+ **Oversee Key System Integration:** Review and approve CPAs with technical leads across all core engine systems, including: FEAD, Lubrication, Cylinder Heads, Blocks, Pistons, Valvetrain, Timing, Engine Cooling, Crankshaft & VT-VCT-CD.

+ **Champion Failure Prevention:** Partner with functional teams to conduct deep-dive analysis of failure modes and implement robust, data-driven preventative actions that prevent recurrence.

+ **Drive Continuous Improvement of Engineering Standards:** Audit designs, requirements, and test plans to identify gaps; collaborate with technical specialists to continuously update DFMEAs, test methods, and design rules using Robustness Checklists (RCLs).

+ **Ensure Manufacturing Adherence:** Conduct plant audits to verify that on-the-floor control plans directly adhere to the final, approved engineering drawings and specifications.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

+ 5+ years of experience in powertrain/engine design, development, or testing.

+ Experience working with cross-functional teams

+ Comprehensive understanding of engine architecture and a passion for ensuring all internal and external system interfaces are flawlessly executed.

+ Demonstrated mastery of Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) methodologies (DFMEA, P-Diagram, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Analysis).

+ Validated leadership skills and the ability to take charge when necessary.

+ Proven analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.

+ Proven interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite.

Even better, you may have...

+ Master's Degree in Engineering.

+ Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

+ Experience with advanced engine technologies (e.g., turbocharging, direct injection, hybrid systems).

+ Hands-on experience with automotive quality systems (e.g., APQP, PPAP).

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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**Requisition ID** : 53012