Ford Motor Company

Quality Engineer

Ford Motor Company • $72K — $162K *
Lima, OH 45801In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Prior experience in process or quality engineering in automated manufacturing
  • Demonstrated achievement in completing tasks and objectives
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred
  • Experience in the automotive industry or quality analysis desirable
  • Proficient in problem-solving tools like Six Sigma and 8D methodology

Responsibilities

  • Implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues using tools like 8D and 6 panel
  • Manage statistical process control activities
  • Execute measurement systems analysis and variable data analysis
  • Identify variation sources in production efficiently
  • Establish tolerance limits and initiate corrective actions
  • Monitor quality target levels for each production build
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve concerns swiftly
  • Review internal and external suppliers for process compatibility

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care and parental leave programs
  • Family building benefits including adoption and fertility assistance
  • Employee vehicle discount program
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Active employee resource groups fostering inclusivity
  • Paid time off for community service involvement
  • Generous holiday schedule, including time off between Christmas and New Year's
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • 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
  • Establish tolerance limits and facilitate appropriate corrective actions
  • Establish and monitor quality target levels for each build
  • Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations
  • Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods
  • Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements
  • Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Department, Production and Suppliers
  • Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibility
  • Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions.
  • Proactively identify Quality Gaps, react promptly and decisively addressing quality issues to prevent larger problems. This includes identifying and analyzing problems, developing and implementing effective solutions, making timely and well-informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.
  • Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous process or quality engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility.
  • Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives


Even better, you may have...
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field
  • Previous automotive and/ or quality analysis experience
  • Proficiency in use of problem solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc)
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving
  • TQM and Kaizen Methods
  • Develop "Leaders as Teachers": Function as the leader and subject matter expert for your specified section of the production line. Coordinate activities and drive improvements to achieve plant KPIs.
  • Remove Barriers: Lead variability reduction, lean manufacturing best practices, and the development of solutions for throughput constraints.
  • Champion Transparency: Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Self-starter, with the ability to be self-directed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives
  • Proven problem solving ability
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook)
  • Willingness to work all shifts/ alternative work schedule as required


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.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

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At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

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Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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