Plant Vehicle Team; PVT Engineer - Underbody Systems

Overview

Ford of Canada s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world.

Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

• Own and drive cascaded functional quality objectives (R/1000 and CPU) by identifying, escalating, and resolving chronic and new warranty concerns.
• Lead and oversee Issue Resolution and Insights System (IRIS) warranty binning and analysis.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement effective corrective actions, and drive sustainable process improvements for function concerns.
• Prepare and present structured problem-solving documentation to support issue resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., CCC 6-Panel, 8D, A3, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Document problem solving progress using Single-Issue Management & Problem-Solving Nexus (SIMPSN) system.
• Support and present issue findings in plant quality meetings, Functional Quality Reviews (FQR), Director Quality Reviews (DQR), and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR) as necessary.
• Serve as the Product Development representative for urgent plant containment activities such as Stop Ships/Stop Builds or quality holds and develop inspection and repair instructions as required.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to understand daily End of Line (EOL) and First Time Through (FTT) functional inhibitors and to drive effective containment and corrective actions.
• Assist in the diagnosis and resolution of vehicle issues identified during in-plant testing or inspection.
• Support Change Control activities by coordinating and executing in-plant trials for design/supplier changes and assessing impacts to quality and production performance.
• Support launch teams during major vehicle and component launches leading up to OK to Buy (OKTB), and drive resolution of any post-OKTB issues.
• Lead assigned minor product launches in alignment with functional and plant leadership.

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Development/Quality/Program/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must have a background working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Immediate and confirmed eligibility to travel to the United States if required.

• Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study.
• Six-Sigma Training (Black Belt or Green Belt Certification), demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support quick decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

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