Engineering Specialist-Test
- Job ID
- 62993
- Location
- Livonia, Michigan
- Category
- Manufacturing
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: On-site
Engineering Specialist Test - 10R1
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing test processes and products.
What you'll do...
- As needed, review quality indicators – REDCRS and Warranty Garage Reports for NE, APR, VO Repair, and FQAs issues; Track concerns and review initial test results/data from all relevant test equipment
- Once suspect unit is returned, record any retest of the transmission or defect testing data—along with analysis—then assist garage in determining root cause, and document improvement actions to test equipment
- Conduct a monthly review of all critical test point variable trend charts. Verify test point trends and current limits. Investigate or notify correct personnel of any unusual trends. Document charts in a binder for future reference
- Maintain completed Defect Testing Matrix for all test equipment. The matrix should prioritize actions to address pass-thru items. For product changes, rerun defect testing for all affected components to verify containment
- Assist Production and Quality departments in determining the root cause(s) of the top test stand rejects in the Regress areas
- Lead reject resolution meetings in addressing test stand top FTT concerns
- Provide Regress areas with a comprehensive suggested repair list
- Assist Maintenance and Production in troubleshooting and repairing down test equipment. Investigate and implement corrective actions to address top availability issues. (I.E. faults and downtime)
- Maintain cycle times on test equipment ensuring stands are running at or below authorized cycle time
- Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications and model code updates as required. Handle model additions, data base changes, test program and sequence changes; implement modifications of new parameters and limits
- Assist technicians with calibration of test stand instrumentation per schedule
- Maintain 'Challenge Part' for EFTs and IPTs
- The DCP should require part testing daily on all stands
- Monitor part test status and assist Production with reaction to a rejected test
- Use test stand WMA software to monitor test stand FTT and stand to stand correlation
- Devise and maintain a suggested repair and repair tree data base for the operators on the floor
- Provide Engineering Supervisor with Final and Main Control Test FTT reports and status of top rejects prior to production meeting
- FTT data should be reviewed at the start-up or close-out meeting with the teams daily
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing
- 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office
Preferred Requirements:
- Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
- Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt
- 3+ years experience in manufacturing testing environment
Even better, you may have...
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Experience with WMAssociates software preferred.
- Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt
- 2+ years experience in manufacturing testing environment
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here.
This position is a salary grade 6- 7 and ranges from $72,480-141,360.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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