Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory
Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations
Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards
Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in Chassis and/or Trim areas
Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma
5+ years of related experience
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
TQM and Kaizen Methods
FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
Visual Factory Management
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
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