Problem Resolution and Prevent Recurrence Engineer

Problem solving experts in this department will focus on resolving design related failures identified throughout the product’s useful life, beginning with test (Design Verification) failures and continuing through the product’s warranty and lifetime field performance failures.

In addition to demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience, applicants must possess a strong interest in learning and technical development. Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include subject matter experts, allowing for numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies, features, systems, and components. Workload will consist of prioritizing problems based upon impact on our customers and company and leading cross functional teams through the complete problem-solving process in a robust and timely manner.

Projects frequently target high profile products, technology, and launches as well as high profile quality issues within the product development organization. The position requires presentation of status and findings allowing diverse management exposure.

• Lead engineering teams in determining root cause(s), robust/verified interim containment actions (ICA), robust/verified permanent containment actions (PCA) and Prevent Recurrence actions (PRAs) for test, launch and post-launch product failures.
• Develop/update verification methodologies capable of demonstrating failure rate improvements.
• Lead the identification and cascade of lessons learned by ensuring product DFMEAs, Design Rules, Test methods and or corporate processes are updated.
• Provide the Product Development organization with statistical and problem solving support including assisting with 6-Sigma methodology training.
• Deliver project presentations to senior management accomplishments, conclusions, and lessons learned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, or related).
• Certifications:
  
  Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent).
• Core
  
  Skills:
  • Demonstrated Problem Solving proficiency
  • Proven leadership skills/experience
  • Fact-based and data-driven analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and effective listening skills.
• Mindset:
  Driven to deliver results with a focus on prioritizing high-impact matters.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in an engineering environment, specifically with problem solving experience.
• Advanced
  
  Education/Certification:
  
  Master’s Degree in Engineering;
  Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Functional technical knowledge and experience with duty cycle testing.
  • Experience in requirement development and execution.
  • Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems: FMA (DFMEA, RCL, Interfaces), G8D, DMAIC, and GPDS.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering and regulatory familiarity.
  • Experience as a People Leader (direct report employees)
• Modern Tools: AI proficiency and LLM (Large Language Model) experience.
• Management Style:
  Proven history of process standardization and applying Lean Engineering principles.

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 change maker, 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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