Plant Vehicle Team; PVT Vehicle Engineer

Overview

PVT Vehicle Team Member is an energetic/ambitious team member who works in collaboration with various departments to aim for on-time delivery and expected quality.

• Work with PVT Leader and VRT Champions to improve quality of the systems they are responsible for.
• Product Development activities of launch and subsequent serial production Vehicle Engineering activities.
• Analyze warranty issues.
• Coordinate resolution of vehicle quality issues by liaising with relevant teams.
• Identify the best design solution for design quality issues by liaising with Core Engineering teams.
• Support Variability Reduction Team meetings and lead weekly VFG (Vehicle Function Group) meetings to define and execute required Quality Improvement Studies. Support other Quality platforms if required.
• Drive engineering concerns through change management process.
• Act as member of Variability Reduction Team and lead vehicle engineering roles.
• Raise and track projects through Balanced Single Agenda for Quality system.
• Resolve Fresh Eyes Review and AIMS issues.
• Use Six Sigma tools and processes for resolution of complex problems.
• Correct Production vehicles Bill of Material and Service parts record.
• Assess Alert and SREA requests.
• Support lead and sister vehicle plants in resolving manufacturability issues.
• Ensure and facilitate appropriate communications with internal/external activities/areas.
• Operate according to Ford Quality System, including all procedures, reference sources, local procedures, local working practices and best practice engineering and quality tools/processes.

• Mechanical, Automotive or Mechatronics Engineering background (preferred).
• Good analytical thinking and a good understanding of quality systems.
• Having automotive experience or interest in automotive is an advantage.

BSc Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Mechatronics Engineering.

• Self‑motivated to adopt and sustain Dynamic Balance Culture in daily work.
• Knowledge of engineering and quality systems and tools.
• Knowledge of vehicle architecture and attributes.
• Competent in communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Good teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to operate across different nationalities/cultures/time zones with good planning skills.
• Experience and ability to lead a group through issues and manage projects.
• Preferably knowledge & experience of major Ford processes from different business units (PD, Manufacturing, Purchasing, STA, MP&L).
• Driving licence and proficiency in driving.
• Benchmarking skills.