Technical Specialist at Ford Global Career Site

Allen Park, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

212760.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Problem Solving, Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Manufacturing Processes, Team Collaboration, Presentation Skills, Training, Technical Expertise, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Software Proficiency

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Workload will consist of leading cross functional groups to scope challenges and drive to resolution in a timely manner often within the time constraints of a program launch. Lead the Ford Racing team in successful completion of high leverage DMIAC/DCOV projects within all functional teams and all Ford Racing Production Vehicle programs. Projects will include launch issues and current model quality issues. Lead, support and assign team resources to support Launch metrics (Safety, DV, AIMS/ JIRA, timing, and cost). Lead, support and assign team resources to improve Quality metrics (Safety, QNPS, R/1000, Warranty Spend and CPU). Lead and support new technology, product design and problem solving cross-functional teams to leverage the DCOV/DFSS process in failure mode avoidance and robust design methods. Provide the Ford Racing Production Vehicle organization statistical and problem solving support including assisting with 6-Sigma methodology training and specific tool training (3x5 Why, Is/Is Not, Fishbone, 8D within JIRA/SIMPSN, etc). Deliver project presentations to senior management on project progress, accomplishments, conclusions, and lessons learned. Work with GDI&A (Global Data Insights and Analytics) in refining tools including connected vehicle data to improve Ford Racing problem solving, either in problem definition or clock speed. Drive Six Sigma Certifications throughout Ford Racing Production Vehicle team. BS degree in Engineering required. Engineering Master's Degree. 6-Sigma Master Black Belt trained preferred but not required. If not a Certified 6-Sigma Master Black Belt Ford Racing will facilitate achieving Master Black Belt certification within 1 year. Strong One Ford+ Behaviors. 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, vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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. This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Minimum of 5 years experience in Product Design or Manufacturing Engineering with manufacturing processes, component/system development design, emerging technology development or calibration processes knowledge. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously. Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as present from working level documents. Ability to comfortably present to the senior management team. Proficiency with using Microsoft Office applications, Minitab, Qlik Sense and Alteryx computer software preferred. Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to address challenges and drive resolutions for Ford Racing projects. Oversee the completion of DMIAC/DCOV projects and improve launch and quality metrics.