In this position...
You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Apply engineering principles & 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.
- Manage and direct statistical process control activities.
- Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis.
- Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
- Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.
- Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions.
- Develop and manage joining techniques, materials, and technologies
- Apply knowledge of joining technology, equipment controllers, and weld gun design and evaluation techniques.
- Execute and verify joining processes and procedures.
- Implement the joining certification strategy.
- Understand joining schedule development.
- Implement joining control plans and requirements.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's Degree in Welding or Mechanical engineer or 2+ years of Welding and Joining experience in a manufacturing environment.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ year experience in Microsoft Office products
Even better, you may have...
- Advanced Degree in related Engineering Field
- Previous automotive, weld engineering, and quality analysis experience.
- Six Sigma Green/Black belt certified.
- Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, 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.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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. 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering or 2+ years Welding and Joining experience in a manufacturing environment.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ year experience in Microsoft Office products
- Advanced Degree in related Engineering Field
- Previous automotive, weld engineering, and quality analysis experience
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, team building, and communication skills (One FORD behaviors)
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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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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