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.
Responsibilities
- Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
- 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 is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
- Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
- Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory
- Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
- Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations
- Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
- Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
- Back up ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
- Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in Chassis and / or Trim areas
- Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements
Qualifications
You'll have...
High School Diploma or GED1 or more years' experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)Even better, you may have...
Effective oral and written communication skills2 or more years in the automotive industryLean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skillsSolid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream MappingFamiliarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experienceKnowledge of TQM and Kaizen MethodsFMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experienceValidated experience with Visual Factory ManagementErgonomic analysis knowledge and experienceSuccessful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skillsWe offer a range of benefits, including :
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation timeWe are 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.
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