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 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... 

Champion the Quality Operating System (QOS).
 

You'll have... 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field  Strong statistical background Language skills as required by the job  Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate Servant Leadership behaviors combined with outstanding Ford+ OS behaviors of Excellence

Even better, you may have...

Quality engineering background preferred Engineering degree preferred Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred Strong knowledge of the Ford Production System/Quality Operating System Working Knowledge of the following systems: Data Cubes/Common Metrics AWS BSAQ ECB GQRS QLS

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. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD

This position is a leadership level 5.

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.

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What you'll do...

Member of the Plant Operating Committee and responsible for keeping OCM informed of status on Quality issues. Develop and mentor plant personnel on the QOS, coach and train on the appropriate use of standard Quality Tools Champion and Deliver the plant Policy Deployment Process for Quality. Champion the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly Quality cadence for the plant (Daily Quality Reviews, PIC, VRT, PQR’s, SAR reviews) Manage department direct and indirect manning  Single point of contact for customers Coordinate and co-chair monthly Local Joint Quality Meetings Drive to implementation of corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc. Resolve quality issues using 6-sigma tools Manage stability of the base QOS  Identify sources of variation within the production environment effectively and efficiently Knowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements  Oversee the layout of parts as required  Champion the Incoming Quality activity Provide feedback concerns to appropriate departments identified by dealers and customers related to quality Pass through management for Warranty and Ford Plant Concerns Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibility Review incoming quality concerns; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions Coordinate real time supplier quality concern feedback to production departments Provide IQ support to contain suspect component concerns until certified stock arrives Oversee the review of supplier 8D's and the acceptance or rejection based on content Provide updates on suppliers to Purchasing, STA, and plant management  Manage the reimbursement of plant expenses due to supplier quality concerns Plant lead for Quality in all New Model Launch activities