Powertrain Engineer - High Time in Service Quality at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Powertrain Systems, Quality Engineering, Warranty Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Design for Six Sigma, Project Management, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Analytical Testing, Serviceability, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Communication, Engineering Principles, Failure Rate Reduction, Corrective Actions

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Work on interesting and fast paced projects focused on high priority quality issues that typically manifest later in product life and are frequently design/physics related. Lead/support High Time in Service Quality Projects using 8D / Design for Six Sigma processes on aggressive timelines to support IPTSE's warranty spend and failure rate reduction targets. Responsibilities include evaluation of high warranty spend/failure rate subsystems and engine/vehicle applications with a focus on issues that contribute to > 12 months in service warranty and/or are typically design/physics related. Projects will be expected to rapidly work through 8D/DFSS processes including problem definition, root cause identification and verification, implementation of interim and permanent corrective actions, validation, read across and prevent recurrence. Project leaders/supporters will be expected to present frequently to senior management project status and results, work closely with quality, powerpack and core engineers and TS's and maintain required project documentation including 1-pagers, 6-panels, 8D reports, management summary documents, etc. Strong focus on warranty data/trend analysis, part return analysis and physical understanding of engine/powertrain systems and subsystems as key tools to identification root cause and interim and permanent corrective actions. Ability to design, execute or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level to full powertrain/vehicle testing to identify root cause, replicate quality issues and validate fixes. Service and design for serviceability experience a plus with focus on improving repair efficiency, reducing cost per repairs and develop methods for identifying lower cost per repair opportunities. Identify and document lessons learned for knowledge preservation. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree 2+ plus years of experience leading projects

Responsibilities

Lead and support High Time in Service Quality Projects focused on high priority quality issues. Responsibilities include evaluation of subsystems and applications, problem definition, root cause identification, and implementation of corrective actions.