Quality Process Engineer- VRT Lead

Job summary

The Quality Process Engineer will lead warranty claim resolutions, manage manufacturing quality control, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Ford Production System standards. They will also oversee corrective actions, conduct process audits, and ensure workstation readiness for vehicle launch phases.

Job details

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centers, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com [https://WWW.CAREERS.FORD.COM]. At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation. At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. RESPONSIBILITIES What you'll do... The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: * Understand daily warranty claim reports by participating in binning meetings and lead to resolution working with a cross functional team and support and maintain warranty analytics system. * Understand Daily End of Line (EOL) & Customer Acceptance Line (CAL) and First Time Through (FTT) inhibitors related to subsystem and drive containment and corrective action. * Ensure quality control management updates for subsystem are maintained and adjusted as outcome of External / Internal Indicator. Manage Heat maps for the subsystem to ensure all critical Workstations are identified for improvement opportunities. * Conduct Control plan audits to ensure frequency, sampling to achieve Process capability on Key Critical Characteristics related to subsystem. * Own the Quality and the capability of the manufacturing processes within the Assembly department. * Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes as per the Ford Production System (FPS). * Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools. * Play an integral role in the Launch Quality Operating System initiatives & 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 in line with FPS. * 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 related to subsystem. * Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristic process compatibility. * Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed. QUALIFICATIONS You'll Have: Education: * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or a related field of study. Experience: * Manufacturing experience in quality or technology including academic coursework and internship experience. * Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons and/or midnights, as required. Even better, you may have... Education: * Master’s degree in engineering or a related field of study. Experience * Experience: Demonstrated working knowledge of or experience with: * 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving * Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping * Total Quality Management (TQM) and Kaizen Methods * Visual Factory Management * Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) * Experience using error proofing systems * Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Design of Experiments (DOE) * Factory Information System Management * Quality Leadership System (QLS) * Based Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ) * Web Based Data Management (WBDM * Global System for Analytics and Reporting (GSAR * Six Sigma Certification. * Models outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills. * Able to think critically and troubleshoot to deliver industry leading quality * Highly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset. * Demonstrates inclusion and values diversity. * Perseverance and tenacity to drive results. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team. The expected annual salary range for this position is $63,000 - $107,000 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. 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. 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-NJ1

What you’ll do

The Quality Process Engineer will lead warranty claim resolutions, manage manufacturing quality control, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Ford Production System standards. They will also oversee corrective actions, conduct process audits, and ensure workstation readiness for vehicle launch phases.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or a related field and possess manufacturing experience in quality or technology. The role requires the ability to work flexible shifts and demonstrate proficiency in structured problem-solving tools and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Benefits

• Annual compensation bonus program

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Kaizen · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Kanban · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality control
• 8D methodology
• Lean manufacturing
• Statistical process control
• Problem-solving
• Process auditing
• Continuous improvement
• FMEA
• PPAP
• DOE
• Kaizen
• Value stream mapping
• Kanban
• Six sigma
• Data analysis
• Team leadership
• Poka-Yoke
• Six Sigma Certification
• Quality Monitoring
• Kaizen Methodology
• Error Proofing
• Planning
• Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D)
• Engine Manufacturing
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Analytical Techniques
• Auditing
• Management
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Diversity
• Data Management
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Operating Systems
• Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
• Leadership
• Innovation
• ISO 14000 Series
• Problem Solving
• Kanban Principles
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Processes
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Production Part Approval Process
• Process Capability
• Heat Maps
• Statistical Process Controls

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Process Quality Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Validation Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

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