Final Assembly Engineering PVT/Quality Manufacturing Engineer (KCAP)

JOB DESCRIPTION The Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) is a co-located cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to manage the actions to improve current model quality. The PVT/Quality Engineer is a SPOC for FAE responsibilities which include the following... • ECB/BSAQ/VRT/Quality • VRT functions (team meetings, management reviews, VQRs) • Lead for Process/Manufacturing issues, except those that are plant/operator/maintenance controllable. • VOME VRT Core Projects - VOME direction • Support implementation of core group specific strategies (EOL, alignment, tire room, tooling, and processes) • Confirm alignment with VOME standards for added process/tooling quality improvement actions. • Address ECB using BSAQ process • Support clarification of GSAR by reviewing warranty claims, QNPS, verbatims, and additional internal indicators (First run, CAL, 25 mile drive, M10) as required • Review daily ECB binning with VRT team for proper responsibility (Process, Design, Supplier Design, Supplier Process) • Represent VOME at VRT to address manufacturing controllable items based on plant internal quality indicators (QLS, FCPA) • Assist in the development and management of the BSAQ roadmaps to deliver the VRT objectives (CPU and R/1000 reductions) by implementing revisions to the following: • Tooling, equipment, and facilities • Process • Error proofing implementation (DC tools, barcode scan, & pick lights) • Lead / Participate in the Identification of Common Cross Vehicle line concerns for resolution. • Support VOME Advanced Feasibility group to provide them the quality-related information/data they require from all plants. RESPONSIBILITIES Core VO Deliverables Performed by PVT • Process Sheets/PFMEAs/Corporate Process Initiatives • GSPAS maintenance • Process development and production process sheet updates for PVT released new content • Delta Audits (review process sheet deck per VOPQUG219) & issue resolution • ECN maintenance per WERS releases & VRT directed initiatives • Process deck maintenance (Parts, Tools, Process, Usages, Orphan & Unclaimed parts, etc) per VOPGONA206 • Local PFMEA updates • Local Control plan approvals (as required) and ongoing adherence (VOPQUG-051) • Support plant process investigation and compliance to the standards for GERT • Launch/Process Support (for those PVT's without a Resident Manufacturing Program Team (MPT): Reference Manufacturing Program Team R&R document for a full description) • Major program launches (PVT is incremental support from MP1 through OKTB, that still allows for the PVT VOME engineers to maintain all PVT responsibilities) • Minor programs and running changes as agreed to between PVT/MPT management which entail: • Assembly feasibility to be done by MPT and Core. • AIMS meetings: Issue resolution, validation and documentation • Change Control, review all WERS concerns, assess for VO impact (Determine tooling, equipment, facilities and labor costing) • Tooling, equipment and facilities development, buyoff and installation • Lead core functional responsibilities including, EOL, HLA, alignment, fluid fill, tire room, AVIS, and other FAE/BCE tooling and processes. • Error Proofing updates and/or additions • AIS updates aligned with new Teledata/Broadcast codes • Vacca Matrix (Total Plant Content) • Support in plant trials and prove-out associated with: • Engineering concerns, MCR actions, Alerts and PSOs • TPPS studies/TISS reports • PVT manage-the-change process (MTC) FAP02-057 • Safety & ergonomic concern evaluation and resolution (Zero red ergonomic concerns) • Part complexity evaluations and resolutions • Corporate Strategy implementation - aligned with VOME FAE/BCE Advanced Feasibility and Planning group • Manage overall PVT program and OPD budgets (VOME PVT Checkbook for tooling, equipment and facilities): • Process PNs, RQ's through PO release • Process PFR documentation • Perform regular uncommitted funds reviews for all PVT impacted PINS • New Model Launch PVT led Scorecard meeting report outs/reviews from through OK-To-Buy • Support for containment on Stop Ships. Support VOME PAC papers (Stop Ships, D-PAC, FSA) for root cause identification and containment. • Assist with Incoming Quality (IQ) and vendors on part quality issues • Perform a new COP Health Chart Assessments on minor launch as required • 6-Sigma • Support effort for all VOME PVT engineers to be Black Belt or Green Belt certified • Utilize 6-Sigma methodology to drive issue resolution • Support VRT/VQR report out with manufacturing 6 Panel presentations • SC/ECB /Health Charts • Utilize data from VRT Health Charts and Mfg BSAQ to prioritize projects • ME Tooling/Facilities VIM/SC matrix and incapable process/FTT support • ME Tooling/Facilities VIM/SC Matrix containment/resolution • Update Control Plan to reflect required changes from VIM • Support tooling, equipment and facilities throughput concern resolutions from VIM • Assist maintenance and automation engineer with troubleshooting (tooling and equipment) • Support corporate labor initiatives QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's degree (Engineering) • Experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with automotive assembly tooling, processes, and facilities • Ability to work in a team environment and with limited on site supervision 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! What you'll receive in return: 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 changemaker, 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. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://clicktime.symantec.com/15tStcASKTKvsQi4hFVWu?h=n-8Zc7OPvXYggKmSXFARRW6iZMiZjP77b-aidtZ3Obs=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance is available for this position. 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