Weld Joining Engineer

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...

You will maintain a high weld and sealing quality process, by following the Ford control plan.

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?

What you'll do...

When it comes to our best-in-class welding operations, your expertise is what will literally hold things together. That's because we're relying on you to lead the joining activities for a variety of assigned new model launches. You will:

* Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones.

Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.

* Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.

* Lead weld inspection team.

* Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.

* Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

* Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.

* Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.

* Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.

* Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.

* Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.

What you'll do...

When it comes to our best-in-class welding operations, your expertise is what will literally hold things together. That's because we're relying on you to lead the joining activities for a variety of assigned new model launches. You will:

* Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones.

Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.

* Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.

* Lead weld inspection team.

* Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.

* Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

* Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.

* Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.

* Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.

* Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.

* Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.