Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Ohio Assembly Plant

Job ID: 70658
Location: Avon Lake, Ohio
Category: PD Operations and Quality

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Job Type: Full time
Work Type: On-site

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We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineers are part of Ford Motor Company's Product Development organization and co-located at the vehicle assembly plant with the vehicle manufacturing team. The PVT Engineer has key responsibility regarding product quality.

This position is within the Ohio Assembly Plant (OHAP) Underbody Systems Engineering (UNSE) PVT Team. UNSE includes components in brakes, steering, driveline, transmissions, suspension, and wheels & tires.

Own cascaded functional external quality objectives (R/1000 and CPU).
1. Lead and oversee Issue Resolution and Insights System (IRIS) warranty binning and analysis.
2. Contact dealers and fleet customers, review part returns, and analyze data as needed to establish root cause.
3. Work with larger problem-solving team to contain identified issues before they leave assembly plant.
4. Work with larger problem-solving team to establish root cause. Define real and effective long-term corrective actions.
5. Document problem solving progress using Single-Issue Management & Problem Solving Nexus (SIMPSN) system.
6. Support 6 Sigma project development and coordinate plant input on all issues requiring deep dive analysis for resolution
7. Support and present issue findings in general plant quality meetings, Functional Quality Reviews (FQR), Director Quality Reviews (DQR), and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR).
· Support cascaded internal quality objectives with the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) manufacturing co-leads.
8. Provide Incoming Quality (IQ) with any guidance needed for part measurement and drawing interpretation.
9. Support VRT "GEMBA" process walks to reduce internal fallout.
10. Support plant FTT improvements through process, supplier, or design changes
· Support any needed Stop Ship action to advise severity, coordinate subject matter experts, establish containment, and prepare any needed repair procedures. Interface with Ford internal Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) as needed.

What you'll do...

Change Management
· Lead in-plant trials for design driven changes and assess impact on quality and production.
· Lead in-plant trials for supplier driven changes and assess impact on quality and production.
· Provide in-plant trial feedback as part of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) completion.
· Support Launch Team for major launches prior to OK to Buy (OKTB) and follow-through on any needed post OKTB issue resolution.
· Lead identified minor launches as agreed with functional and plant team leadership.

You'll have...

· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
· 3+ years experience in Program, Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering

Even better, you may have...
· Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
· Six Sigma trained desirable
· Proven ability to solve difficult problems in high energy environment
· Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams.
· Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 5 through grade 8. Salary can range from $65,100-$166,200.
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/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. 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.
This position is onsite with a requirement to be onsite five days per week. #LI-Onsite
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Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
Financial and Retirement Programs

Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
Flexible Vacation and Holidays

Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
Vehicle Discount Program

The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.
Family Growth and Support

Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
Additional Programs

Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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