Assembly Process Engineering Specialist

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

Position Duties:

• Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity in assembly operations
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
• Analyze root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools
• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices for operations
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office experience
• 1+ years of Process Engineering experience (can include co-op/internships for assembly processes)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with gear inspection results interpretation: profile, lead, index
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping experience
• DMAIC Project Methodology experience
• TQM and Kaizen Methods experience
• MEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
• Visual Factory Management experience
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team, you will discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you would expect from a diverse global leader. You will become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is 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