Manufacturing Engineering Specialist: Assembly

Description
As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Seeking candidate to fulfill an opening as a Vehicle Operations Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Plant Vehicle Team/Quality Engineer. Selected candidate will be responsible for driving quality initiatives and strategies in our assembly plants as well as prevent recurrence actions for future programs.

VME FAE is responsible for driving current model quality and ensuring future programs are launched with zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1. The team is responsible for driving current model quality concerns (reducing R/1000) managing VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at our assembly plants and leading the implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Identify develop and deliver ICAs PCAs and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering Product Development Vehicle Program Engineers Quality Offices STA VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams and other groups throughout the company
Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
Lead report outs to management
Represent VME FAE at VRT functions supporting as required
Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plantswhich include but are not limited to assessing manufacturing feasibility estimating facility and tooling costs updating engineering concerns and writing of purchase orders.
Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns MCR actions alerts and PSOs.
Support GSPAS PFMEA and control plan updates delta audits GERT investigations ECN maintenance change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
Provide support for containment on stop ships
Assist with incoming quality
Support daily quality meetings weekly regional meetings plant VQRs and warranty binning meetings

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education
~ Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work in (evenings/weekends) occasionally.
• Availability for immediate travel to the USA for training purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $80000 - $130000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and / or assessment processes where needed are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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