Plant Vehicle Team Quality Manager - Underbody Components at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management, Technical Leadership, Coaching, Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Gembas, Talent Development, Communication, Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Quality Metrics

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

PVT Governance & Development: Govern the roles, responsibilities, and professional development of VHE UNSE Plant Vehicle Teams (PVTs), holding authority on external requests to ensure alignment with quality objectives. Technical Leadership & Coaching: Leverage functional acumen and extensive cross-vehicle knowledge to drive systemic root cause identification and prevent recurrence of quality issues. Provide hands-on technical coaching to PVTs, including conducting rotating on-site Gembas, to cultivate stronger problem-solving capabilities across the organization. Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as a direct, agile, and accessible link to Product Development (PD), guiding containment actions and defining next steps for critical quality issues. Maintain close ties with functional teams, ensuring that prioritization of quality initiatives is heavily influenced by functional needs and strategic objectives. Quality Spike Mitigation: Lead efforts to fix issues directly at the point of fit, proactively mitigating quality spikes and ensuring robust solutions are implemented swiftly and effectively. Talent Strategy & Team Building: Develop and implement a comprehensive talent strategy focused on training and development to enhance prevention and problem-solving capabilities within the quality organization. Actively contribute to building and fostering a high-performing team, including identifying and nurturing developmental opportunities through rotations. Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with Functional Director, providing input on critical talent selections (e.g., LL6 roles) and acting as a key partner to their organizations. Potentially manage and integrate headcount from functional teams to optimize quality initiatives. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in engineering 8+ years of experience in quality, product development & manufacturing Strong technical acumen and comprehensive cross-vehicle knowledge Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop problem-solving skills in others Proven experience in systemic root cause identification and recurrence prevention methodologies Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across diverse functional teams (e.g., Product Development, Manufacturing, Design, Supplier Technical Assistance) Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives and managing quality performance metrics Open to travelling up to 50% per year. Master's degree in Engineering 8+ years of experience in engineering & manufacturing Familiarity with Ford's product development and quality processes Experience with Gembas and lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

The Plant Vehicle Team Quality Manager is responsible for governing the roles and responsibilities of Plant Vehicle Teams while providing technical leadership and coaching to enhance problem-solving capabilities. They will also lead efforts to mitigate quality spikes and ensure alignment with quality objectives across functional teams.