Ford Motor Company

Supervisor - Quality Cost Optimization

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $218K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • Strong collaborative skills with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven leadership abilities.
  • Experience with Ford's Strategic Problem Solving tools.
  • Project management and organizational skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Lead data analysis discussions to prioritize CPR and HTIS projects.
  • Manage an engine teardown/test facility to optimize workflows and stakeholder communication.
  • Coach team members on quick execution of CPR projects with cross-functional partners.
  • Guide team members through problem-solving phases to deliver effective solutions.
  • Direct the CPR & High Time in Service Team on project execution using 8D methodologies.
  • Design and carry out testing to identify root causes of quality issues.
  • Present project updates to senior management and facilitate communication with engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with onsite requirements for local candidates.
  • Opportunities for professional development within a leading automotive company.
  • Impactful contributions to warranty cost reduction efforts.
  • Access to best practice data analysis techniques to influence product quality.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

The Quality Supervisor position entails leading a team of problem solvers to reduce the overall cost of warranty for Ford Motor Company. This is done using a two-pronged approach: 1) Lowering the Cost Per Repair (CPR) for warranty claims and 2) Implementing design solutions for High Time in Service (HTIS) Engine and Thermal System issues. The team utilizes best practice data analysis techniques to scope and prioritize issues, quickly implementing lower CPR. Once the CPR reduction is identified a rigorous problem solving process is deployed to develop root cause(s) and implement corrective actions. This position entails interesting and fast paced projects focused on customer service event waste elimination and design/physics related quality issues that manifest later in product life. Be a part of the team that is providing significant warranty spend and failure rate reduction to IPTSE and Ford Motor Company!

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Lead data and returned part analysis discussions to define and prioritize CPR and HTIS projects for the engineering team.
  • Lead an engine teardown and testing facility by: setting engine selection strategy, ensuring maximum teardown throughput, collaborating with stakeholders to communicate findings, using data to select new projects, and determine DRI for projects.
  • Coach team members on techniques to rapidly execute lower CPR projects in conjunction with cross functional partners (FCSD, Calibration / Controls, Powerpack, Thermal Systems, etc.).
  • Coach team members on techniques to rapidly work through problem solving process phases to quickly deliver solutions (8D, DFSS, DCOV, etc.).
  • Lead CPR & High Time in Service Team to execute projects using 8D processes on aggressive timelines, using modern project management techniques.
  • Design and execute/coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level to full powertrain/vehicle testing to identify root cause, replicate quality issues and validate fixes.
  • Frequently present projects to senior management, interface regularly with quality, powerpack and core engineers and Technical Specialists.
  • Identify and document lessons learned for read across and read ahead prevent recurrence.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Strong ability to build collaborative relationships with cross functional partners.
  • Proven people leader skills.
  • Familiarity/experience with Ford's Strategic Problem Solving tools including key root cause identification tools (y=f(x), stress/strength interference, 3L5W, etc.)


Even better, you may have...
  • Masters Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management or M.B.A.
  • Strong project management, problem solving and organization skills
  • 5 plus years of experience leading large cross functional projects and teams.
  • 5 years minimum of experience with internal combustion engines, thermal systems or after-treatment systems in one or more of the following areas: Design, Test, Controls, Calibration.
  • 6-Sigma green belt, black belt and Design for Six Sigma experience
  • Familiarity with Ford's quality information systems and data analysis practices.
  • Knowledge of key engine/powertrain subsystems including base engine, cooling, airpath, fuel, after-treatment, climate, etc.
  • Familiarity with Ford's Failure Mode Avoidance and Robustness and Reliability processes (P-Diagram, DFMEA, RCL, etc.)
  • Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously
  • Comfortable working in an environment with undefined processes to deliver CPR, warranty and R/1000 objectives.
  • Flexibility to respond to new initiatives rapidly.


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!

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
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/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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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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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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