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. What will you make today? 

 

As part of our Quality team, good is never good enough. Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. 

In this role:

You’ll use your problem-solving expertise to focus on resolving design-related failures throughout a product's lifecycle, from initial test (Design Verification) failures to warranty and lifetime field performance issues. You will be critical in ensuring product robustness and continuous improvement.

You’ll Have:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Product Design with component/system design development. Demonstrated experience with the use or development of test methodologies to prove product robustness or failure rate improvement (e.g., Design-of-Experiments, A vs. B testing, Test-to-failure, Degradation analysis, Signal-to-Noise methodologies).

Even Better You’ll Have:

Master of Science (MS) degree or higher in Engineering. Reliability Engineering degree (BS or MS). Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (DMAIC or DFSS). If not certified, evidence of strong problem-solving capabilities is required. Experience in a Quality and/or Testing organization. Working understanding of Functional Requirements, Failure Mode Effects, Causes, Severity, and Detection methods (DFMEAs). Ability to develop clear working-level documents and management presentations, coupled with strong, concise communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple unique tasks simultaneously. Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations. Electric Vehicle or Software experience.

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, 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.  

Visa sponsorship for this position may be available. 

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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What you'll do...

Lead Root Cause Analysis & Resolution: Guide engineering teams to determine root causes, develop robust and verified interim and permanent containment actions (ICA/PCA), and implement Prevent Recurrence Actions (PRA) for product failures encountered during test, launch, and post-launch phases. Enhance Verification Methodologies: Develop and update verification methodologies to effectively demonstrate product robustness and achieve failure rate improvements. Drive Lessons Learned & Process Improvement: Lead the identification and cascade of lessons learned by ensuring product Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs), Design Rules, Test methods, and corporate processes are updated accordingly. Provide Problem-Solving & Statistical Support: Offer statistical and problem-solving support to the Product Development organization, including assisting with Six Sigma methodology training. Communicate & Present Findings: Deliver clear and concise project presentations to senior management, outlining accomplishments, conclusions, and lessons learned.