Ford Motor Company · 11 hours ago
Engineering Specialist - Quality/Process
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, known for building state-of-the-art smart vehicles. The Engineering Specialist - Quality/Process will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards, and leading initiatives for continuous improvement within the Assembly department.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools
Play an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness
Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to Vehicle Operations guidelines and specific process standards
Act as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints
Manage and direct statistical process control activities
Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristic process compatibility
Support efficiency planning to ensure workstation are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed
Qualification
Required
Education: High School Diploma
Manufacturing/Technology engineering work experience
Previous automotive and quality analysis experience
Previous production supervision
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
TQM and Kaizen Methods
Visual Factory Management
Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Proven critical thinker and troubleshooter to deliver industry leading quality
Highly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset
Strong curiosity and passionate about continuous learning
Demonstrates inclusion and values diversity
Perseveres through setbacks and disappointments to drive results
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Engineering / Technology preferred
FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience preferred
Six Sigma: DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience preferred
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt certified preferred
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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