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...
Meet and exceed warranty objectives by facilitating and following up on information exchange between departments to ensure topics are addressed.
The VRT Quality Analyst will report to the Quality Process Engineering Manager. In this role, you will complete assignments from the Variability Reduction Team manufacturing Co-Lead for the assigned Variability Reduction team. Additionally, you will collaborate with the product development team members of the assigned VRT to stay apprised of all emerging issues concerning the assigned VRT.
**What you'll do...**
- Support VRT with statistical process control and data analysis.
- Data analysis using big data queries and supporting all VRTs in Problem resolution.
- Creating Dashboards to reduce defect definition time
- Participate with the VRT team to conduct a periodic job observation.
- Update the status to completion of periodic job observation.
- Provide external and internal data checks for quality reviews.
- Maintain health chart schedule and assessments.
- Maintain and review quality leadership system charts for data accuracy and work group binning.
- Perform subsystem checks as required.
- Learning control plan and verifying data entry as required into web-based data management.
- Assemble acceptance criteria visual aids for the VRT.
- Maintain cycle line layout indicator mapping with the assistance of the VRT.
- Update and maintain the Quality Confirmation Map.
- Apply Quality principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
- Analyze root causes, engage in mapping and take corrective actions to reduce inventory.
- Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
- Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
**You'll have...**
- Bachelors in mechanical / Materials/ Electrical Engineering / Computers / data science
- 3+ Years of Automotive experience in Quality Problem-solving roles
- Internal concern analysis for RTY & R/1000 Improvements
- Knowledgeable in AI/ML algorithms for Data engineering - independent enough to understand manufacturing problems and initiate problem-solving solutions
- Proficient with Grab CAD to design and develop gauges/tooling aids using 3D Printing to create measurement system adjustments for solving VRT issues.
- Working knowledge of Citrix (CM4D), SPDQS, WBDM, Vow cell Team centre to understand Body dimensional data and highlight opportunities for improvement in Body construction and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Green belt certified (Preferred Black Belt)
- Strong working knowledge of GSAR, BSAQ, and QARS to understand warranty information and support problem-solving
- Strong understanding on QLS & IQT Usage and Data Analysis
- Good working knowledge on Vision systems like Keynes, MAIVS, AITRIZ
- Error Proofing Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Proficient in creating Health Chart CTQ in E2KS
- Microsoft Office (excel, PowerPoint, word)
- Excellent written and verbal skills
**Even better, you may have...**
- Master's degree
- Black Belt trained or certified
- 5 years of Manufacturing Experience
- 5 years of Quality experience
- Experience working closely with union employees
- Data Engineering certifications
- Previous LEAN 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 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 childcare 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.
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This position is a range of salary grades 6 and 7.
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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**Requisition ID** : 51811