Engineering Resident

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit  .

At Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live.

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 at the Windsor Engine Plant/Essex Engine Plant in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

Engine plant assistant resident engineers are part of Ford Motor Company’s Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) organization. Engine plant assistant resident engineers are responsible for working with the manufacturing teams to identify, contain and resolve ongoing quality issues. Assistant residents are also responsible for engine component and system launches in the plant. Engine assistant plant residents will work closely with the propulsion design teams, calibration, plant vehicle teams and core quality.

This position reports to the resident engineer and is on-site at Essex Engine Plant (EEP). EEP is located in Ontario, Canada and produces the 5.0L and 7.3L V8 engines.

• Participate in the Variability Reduction Team with Manufacturing to address quality issues identified during the low-time-in-service period after product launch.

• Use leading and lagging indicator data to prioritize ongoing and emerging design- and production-related issues at the engine plant.

• Define and investigate issues and trends by vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, location, and other relevant factors.

• Lead or support cross-functional teams through root‑cause analysis, corrective action, and actions to prevent recurrence.

• Assess whether preventive actions should be applied at other engine plants by coordinating with plant residents, and implement them where appropriate.

• Represent Product Development during plant containment actions, including quality holds and stop-ship actions.

• Partner with functional quality personnel to lead discussions about emerging and ongoing issues in propulsion including engines, induction, and exhaust as well as fuel and thermal systems.

• Lead or attend working-level quality meetings, and participate as needed in leadership manufacturing and product quality reviews, including Plant Quality Reviews, Functional Quality Reviews, and Director Quality Reviews. Support safety and regulatory reviews as required.

• Develop and execute the Product Validation plan with Plant Launch and Quality Managers. Manage launch-specific alerts and support resolution of…