Subject Matter Expert Quality Operating System

Overview

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?

At Ford Quality, we share your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through innovative, proprietary initiatives such as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross‑functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.

This position will be responsible for assisting VO Assembly Plants to achieve next level in quality by teaching, coaching and leading the implementation and maintenance of the QOS including procedures, strategies and processes.

• Interface and make presentations to Senior Management, Plant Management, Quality Departments, Production Management, and supporting organizations (Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Suppliers).
• Work with a team of Manufacturing Quality SME’s to provide QOS reviews/assessments and assist in issue resolution during current model production.
• Audit quality disciplines such as DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/DCP/OIS/WES alignment and verification of controls.
• Identify gaps in BoP (Bill of Process) and ensure items are captured in High Hurts.
• Assess Process Capability, Error Proofing Validation, Common Reaction Plan, Surveillance audits and CAL line.
• Evaluate control plans and quality confirmation mapping, assist in identifying and closing gaps.
• Verify actions that address special and common cause issues.
• Summarize and follow up assessment findings with plant teams.
• Demonstrate leadership in coaching and applying quality disciplines.
• Understand and communicate all quality information and data to plants and the quality office.
• Support special assignments as required.
• Support quality processes through UAW partnership.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of quality processes;
  Quality Operating Systems, Manufacturing High Leverage Opportunities, Advanced Quality Planning, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Control Plans and Quality Confirmation Mapping.
• Understanding of failure mode avoidance methods including Quality History, FMEAs and DV/PV Plan.
• Previous manufacturing and quality experience.
• Self‑motivated, capable of providing a clear vision for success, and motivated to deliver results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic cross‑functional working environment and diverse team.
• Computer competent in various Ford Motor Company systems.
• Working knowledge of automotive vehicle systems.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and processes.
• Consistent overnight travel to assembly plants is required.

• Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or Black Belt).

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidised back‑up child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount programme 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.

This position is a salary grade 7.

This position is a range of salary grades 7 - 8.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.