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VME Quality Engineer

This job is a U.S. based HYBRID position and requires a minimum of 4 days onsite at the Dearborn MI office.

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...

Seeking candidate to fulfill an opening as a Vehicle Operations Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Manufacturing Quality Engineer. Selected candidate will be responsible for driving quality initiatives and strategies in our core manufacturing space to prevent recurrence on future programs.

VME FAE is responsible for ensuring future programs are launched with zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1 and supporting current model quality as needed. The team is responsible for developing strategies to drive current model quality issues to zero for implementation in the near and far. Interfacing and supporting multiple

teams such as quality, core engineering, and product development is required to help drive initiatives.

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...

+ Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving quality and support ongoing workstreams

+ Support electrical quality workstreams with Electrical SME and plant PVT for current production implementation

+ Ability to use FMA tools (PFMEA/DFMEA/control plan) to resolve quality issues

+ Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues when needed

+ Ensure VME FAE standards reflect FAP02-007 traceability updates

+ Monitor manufacturing and quality procedures and standards for VME impact

+ Utilize warranty and internal data to support systemic quality workstreams

+ Lead report outs to management

+ Pivot to high priority quality projects

+ Present in cross functional forums to educate or ask for feedback on quality deliverables and initiatives

+ Develop standard single point lesson documentation to align team members

You'll have...

+ Bachelor’s degree Preferred (Engineering Based Preferred)

+ Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering

+ Experience w/automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities

+ Ability to pivot to high priority tasks and manage multiple workstreams

Even better, you may have...

Preferred Qualifications

+ Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset

+ Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles

+ Six Sigma Green Belt

+ Strong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.)

+ 3D CAD review abilities (Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, or equivalent)

+ Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

+ Knowledge in the following Ford software systems: FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter

+ Experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Distribution Systems, Interior Ornamentation, Exterior Ornamentation, Glass Cells, Water Testing, Chassis, Powertrain, Tire and Wheel Assembly, Wheel Alignment, and/or Headlight AIM

+ Experience with Error proofing and/or vision equipment

+ Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner and escalate hard rocks

+ Ability to be self-motivated (minimal direct supervision)

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, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid 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/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

This job is a U.S. based HYBRID position and requires a minimum of 4 days onsite at the Dearborn MI office.

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. 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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**Requisition ID** : 54034