Plant Vehicle Team Engineer- Ohio Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Company - Avon Lake, Ohio

Position Summary:

General Description:
Chassis Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer is a member of Ford Motor Company's Product Development organization that is co-located in the Vehicle Assembly Plant with the vehicle production team.  The PVT Engineer is Chassis Engineering's 'first line of defense' with regard to Chassis system quality for the products produced at the assembly plant.  The PVT Engineer has several responsibilities associated with analyzing and fixing quality issues on components shipped into the assembly plant and processes within the Ohio Assembly Plant. 
Position responsibilities include:
 

  • Supporting plant on any Stop ships, campaigns, quality issues
  • Act as Launch lead for Chassis when no launch leads present otherwise provide support to launch team
  • Daily warranty claims (ECB) binning/re-binning, read claims, contact dealerships on parts, make HOT requests to ship parts to suppliers for root cause evaluation
  • Provide part sign-off's to support builds
    Review and sign-off supplier requests for component changes (SREA)
  • Support Plant cost and quality idea generation sessions
  • Chair/support Chassis Variability Reduction Team (VRT) meetings at the Plant
    Support First Time Throughput (FTT) issues at plant
  • Participate in Chassis Chief Engineer Quality Review meetings
  • Support engineering change trials. Use local supplier rep if available.
 
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • B. S. Engineering
  • 3+ years of design or manufacturing experience
 
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
  • B. S. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in both design and high volume manufacturing environments
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Experience with FMEA, 8D problem solving, design for Six Sigma and manufacturing
 
The distance between imagination and …. Creation.  It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance.  And, it can be a road you start traveling right now. When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins. You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
 
At Ford Motor Company, the distance between you and an amazing career has never been shorter. Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader.  
 
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 
Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Ford Motor Company also is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment such persons
 


Posted: 30+ days ago

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