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ResponsibilitiesIn this position...
You will maintain a high weld and sealing quality process, by following the Ford control plan. When it comes to our best-in-class welding operations, your expertise is what will literally hold things together. That’s because we’re relying on you to lead the joining activities for a variety of assigned new model launches. You will:
- Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones.
- Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.
- Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.
- Lead weld inspection team.
- Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.
- Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
- Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.
- Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
- Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.
- Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Associate’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or Weld engineering related degree; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
- One or more years’ experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Knowledge of Mechanical Joining, AC/DC, Resistance spot welding, sealers and adhesive
Even better, you may have...
- 2-3 years of supervisor experience
- Weld Certification
- Previous experience within a high-volume production facility.
- Previous automotive, welding engineering and quality analysis experience.
- Experience with Bosch controllers.
- Experience with Kuka or Rockwell automation.
- Sealant experience.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and team building 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 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 child care 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.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or weld engineering related degree or equivalent education/experience
- One or more years' experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of mechanical joining, AC/DC, resistance spot welding, sealers and adhesive
- Ability to work any shift, including rotating shifts and weekends
- 2-3 years of supervisor experience
- Weld certification
- Previous experience within a high-volume production facility
- Previous automotive, welding engineering, and quality analysis experience
- Experience with Bosch controllers
- Experience with Kuka or Rockwell automation
- Sealant/Sealant application experience
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and team building skills
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.
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