Quality/Data Analyst VRT (Variability Reduction Team) at Ford Global Career Site

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Process Control, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma, Geometric Dimensioning, Tolerance Principles, Documentation Management, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Audits, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Measurement Systems Analysis, Error Proofing, Quality Reporting

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Machining, Quality and MP&L. Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions, dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer. Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference. Manage quality documentation on FTT (First Time Through), 8Ds, Scrap, Dock Holds, Dock Audit, etc. Participate in Quality and Contamination audits. Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas. Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps. Issue daily Incoming Quality report. Lead cross-functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects. Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO (Vehicle Operations) concerns working together with Quality, MP&L, Machining and VO. Contribute to Green and Black Belt project teams within the department. Document and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments. Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises. Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis. Establish and monitor quality target levels for each build. Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations. Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods. Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles. Review with production team leaders and Process Coaches quality issues and be the point of contact with other departments such as Machining, Quality and MP&L. Coordinate during quality concerns containment actions, dock holds, special checks to eliminate any impact to customer. Keep traceability records regarding quality actions for future reference. Manage quality documentation on FTT (First Time Through), 8Ds, Scrap, Dock Holds, Dock Audit, etc. Participate in Quality and Contamination audits. Prepare standard reports for Quality reviews within the plant and with other areas. Review rejected parts for quality integrity and decide next steps. Issue daily Incoming Quality report. Lead cross-functional team initiatives in quality to achieve no faults forward / zero defects. Lead 8D resolution of Warranty and VO (Vehicle Operations) concerns working together with Quality, MP&L, Machining and VO. Contribute to Green and Black Belt project teams within the department. Document and control error proofing checks, internal checks, and additional containments. Participate in interplant benchmarking exercises. Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Manage and direct statistical process control activities. Execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis. Establish and monitor quality target levels for each build. Provide input for design and assembly concepts which will yield nominal variations. Establish critical characteristics for gauging and measuring data collection methods. Determine inspection equipment and facility requirements. Able to flex schedule as needed. Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance principles. Ensure calibrations; certification; and repeatability and reproducibility. Able to flex schedule as needed. High School Diploma or GED Required 1 year of supervisory and/or manufacturing experience Understanding of process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma is highly desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables) Strong data analysis skills. Experience working with large datasets. Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or relevant discipline. 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering 2 or years of experience in a quality assurance, process improvement, data analysis, or a similar analytical role. Proven problem-solving ability Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preferred Production Experience Determine locators and measuring points.

Responsibilities

The Quality/Data Analyst will coordinate quality issues with production teams and other departments, manage quality documentation, and lead initiatives to achieve zero defects. They will also participate in audits, prepare reports, and apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes.