Supplier Quality Engineer

In this position ...

You will lead cross functional teams in an exciting environment with product development, manufacturing, suppliers, Ford technical specialists, and Ford's problem-solving experts to resolve Ford's biggest supplier process warranty issues.

 

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Develop your own problem-solving skills with Ford's comprehensive Strategic Problem Solving, 3x5 why, 6 Sigma BB, Minitab graphical and statistical analysis, warranty and other software systems to become an excellent problem solver and leader.  Potential to become a Master Black Belt as you get experience and become a better problem solver. 
• Utilize Ford’s warranty systems and other data bases to identify the biggest issues and use the data to determine contrasts to help drive problem solving process.
• Apply Strategic Problem Solving to use strategies to determine the physics, chemistry, electricity, etc. causing the failures and drive to resolution.
• Use 6-Sigma skills including Measurement Systems Analysis, process capability, hypothesis tests, pairwise comparisons,
• Design of Experiments, Multi-vary analysis, multiple regression, reliability analysis, etc. to complete tests and analyze data. 
• Utilize the 3x5 why process to drive to systemic root cause and systemic improvements.
• This position will sometimes require upwards to 30-50% travel. 

Qualifications

You'll have... 

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience." Degree - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred but others are considered. 
• Ability to take the initiative and lead teams with good communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing experience and ability to apply the GEMBA tools to resolve quality issues.
• Ability to train on quality tools and coach others to improve quality.
• Ability to travel upwards to 30-50%.  

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other engineering disciplines.

• Preferred: Six Sigma and/or Shainin certified with Hands On Experience preferred

  
  

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
• 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. 

  
  

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This position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8.

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.

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 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.

Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite 4 or more days per week.  

 

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About UsAt 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.About the TeamFord’s Purchasing team works to ensure that parts and services sourced from around the globe are of the highest quality, at optimal cost, and delivered on-time. We aim to build strong relationships with the supply base so that Ford can produce vehicles that our customers want and value. Building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse range of suppliers helps us lower costs, improve quality and make progress toward our sustainability goals. We recognize that a diverse supply base is an integral part of our overall success, providing fresh perspectives that lead to cutting-edge innovations and accelerated business development. We continue to foster productive relationships with entrepreneurs from a wide range of backgrounds to meet our customers’ needs and expectations.