Lincoln Interior Supplier Quality BB

Description

In this position ...

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Supplier Quality Black Belt Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in resolving Fords most significant supplier process warranty issues. This pivotal role involves collaborating with product development manufacturing suppliers Ford technical specialists and Fords problem-solving experts. You will be instrumental in driving systemic improvements and ensuring robust quality throughout our supply chain.
This position offers significant growth potential including the opportunity to develop into a Master Black Belt as you gain experience and enhance your problem-solving expertise.

What will you do ...

• Develop Expertise: Enhance your problem-solving capabilities through Fords comprehensive Strategic Problem Solving 3x5 Why and 6 Sigma Black Belt methodologies. You will utilize advanced tools such as Minitab graphical and statistical analysis warranty systems and other software to become an excellent problem solver and leader.
• Identify and Prioritize Issues: Leverage Fords warranty systems and other databases to identify the most critical quality issues using data to determine contrasts and drive the problem-solving process effectively.
• Apply Strategic Problem Solving: Implement strategic problem-solving techniques to determine the underlying physics chemistry electricity or other mechanisms causing failures and drive issues to definitive resolution.
• Utilize 6-Sigma Skills: Apply a broad range of 6-Sigma tools including Measurement Systems Analysis process capability studies hypothesis tests pairwise comparisons Design of Experiments (DOE) Multi-vary analysis multiple regression and reliability analysis to conduct tests and analyze complex data sets.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis: Employ the 3x5 Why process to identify systemic root causes and implement sustainable systemic improvements.
• Travel: This role requires significant travel upwards of 50% to supplier sites and other Ford facilities.

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science/ Engineering or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead cross-functional teams with excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Manufacturing experience and the ability to apply GEMBA tools effectively to resolve quality issues.
• A passion for quality and the ability to train on quality tools and coach others to improve quality performance.

Even better you may have...

• Bachelor of Engineering degree. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred but other engineering disciplines will be considered.
• Six Sigma and/or Shainin certification with proven hands-on experience (preferred).
• Ability to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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 builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 Years Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

We are 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite 4 or more days.
per week.

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