VRT Quality Analyst - Kansas City Assembly Plant

Job DescriptionWe 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. What will you make today?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.We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving forces behind our success.In this position...The Quality Analyst will report to the Plant Vehicle Evaluation Manager. They will complete assignments from the Variability Reduction Team manufacturing Co-Lead for the assigned Variability Reduction team. The analyst will work amongst the product development team members of the assigned VRT to stay apprised of all emerging issues concerning the assigned VRT.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do…• Assist reviewing and binning early claims binning claims and customer concerns with PVT engineers.• Support VRT with statistical process control and data analysis.• Participate with VRT team to conduct a periodic job observation.• Update the status to completion of periodic job observation.• Provide external and internal data checks for quality reviews.• Maintain health chart schedule and assessments.• Maintain and review quality leadership system charts for data accuracy and work group binning.• Perform subsystem checks as required.• Learning control plan and verify data entry as required into web-based data management.• Assemble acceptance criteria visual aids for the VRT.• Maintain cycle line lay out indicator mapping with the assistance of the VRT.• Update and maintain the Quality Confirmation Map.• Apply Quality principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.• Analyze vehicle root causes, engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory.• Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.QualificationsYou'll have...• High School Diploma or GED• Min 5 years Manufacturing Experience• Min 5 years Quality experience• Previous union experience• Previous data experience• Microsoft Office (excel, PowerPoint, word)• Excellent written and verbal skills.Even better, you may have...• Associate degree• Black Belt trained or certified• Knowledge of QARS, GSAR, ECB• QLS Usage and Data Analysis• WBDM Data Analysis and Interpretation• AVIS Cell Data Analysis and Interpretation – Experience• VOW Cell Data Analysis and Interpretation• Error Proofing Data Analysis and Interpretation• ONTRAC• Quality Leadership System (QLS)• Health Chart CTQ in E2KSYou 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!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 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 childcare 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://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHDThis position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.