About the role
Engine plant resident engineers are an integral part of the Ford Motor Company’s Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) organization. These resident engineers at the engine plants are tasked with collaborating closely with the manufacturing teams to pinpoint, contain, and resolve any ongoing quality issues that may arise. Additionally, these resident engineers are responsible for overseeing the launch of new engine components and complete engine systems within the plant facilities. They will maintain close working relationships with the propulsion design teams, the calibration specialists, the plant vehicle teams, and the core quality departments.
This specific position is situated on-site at the Windsor Engine Plant, where the individual will be responsible for the 6.8-liter and 7.3-liter V-eight engines.
Basic Requirements
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (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:
- 5+ years of experience in Engine Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering.
- 1+ years of engine design, development or manufacturing experience.
Preferred Requirements
Experience:
- 2+ years experience in a supervisory role, demonstrating effective leadership abilities and strong presentation skills for communicating complex information.
- Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, demonstrating advanced problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a solid understanding and practical application of various problem-solving methodologies.
- Proficient in English, ensuring clear and effective verbal and written communication.
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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The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to :
Quality:
- Co-Lead the Variability Reduction Team with Manufacturing to address low time in service (LTIS) quality issues after product launch.
- Prioritize ongoing and emerging issues using leading and lagging indicator data and analysis, focusing on design and production-related problems at the engine plant.
- Define and investigate issues, including developing trends based on vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, locations, and other critical factors.
- Lead and/or support cross-functional teams through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Conduct prevent reoccurrence action (PRA) read-across to other engine plants through communication with other resident engineers, and implement PRAs as appropriate.
- Represent Product Development during plant containment actions, including quality holds and stop-ship orders.
- Partner with functional quality personnel to lead discussions on emerging and ongoing issues in propulsion (engine, induction, exhaust), fuel, and thermal system quality meetings.
- Attend leadership manufacturing and product quality meetings, including Plant Quality Review (PQR), Functional Quality Review (FQR), and Director Quality Review (DQR) as needed.
- Lead and/or attend working-level quality meetings.
- Support safety and regulatory reviews as necessary.
Launch and Change Management:
- Develop and execute the Production Validation (PV) plan in conjunction with Plant Launch and Quality Managers.
- Manage launch-specific alerts and assist in resolving launch issues.
- Support the Concern process, ensuring that changes are feasible, include plant costs, and have plant concurrence.
- Review, investigate, and authorize Supplier Request for Engineering Approval (SREA) documents.
- Support the engine plant's Manage the Change process, conducting trials as necessary.
Compliance:
- Review and sign annual Engineering Specification (ES) records, Repair Procedures, and Dimensional Control Plan (DCP) documents.
- Coordinate an In-Process (IP) and Conformity of Production engine testing.
- Learn, follow, and communicate Powertrain Procedures (PTP).
About Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
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About the role
Engine plant resident engineers are an integral part of the Ford Motor Company’s Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) organization. These resident engineers at the engine plants are tasked with collaborating closely with the manufacturing teams to pinpoint, contain, and resolve any ongoing quality issues that may arise. Additionally, these resident engineers are responsible for overseeing the launch of new engine components and complete engine systems within the plant facilities. They will maintain close working relationships with the propulsion design teams, the calibration specialists, the plant vehicle teams, and the core quality departments.
This specific position is situated on-site at the Windsor Engine Plant, where the individual will be responsible for the 6.8-liter and 7.3-liter V-eight engines.
Basic Requirements
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (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:
- 5+ years of experience in Engine Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering.
- 1+ years of engine design, development or manufacturing experience.
Preferred Requirements
Experience:
- 2+ years experience in a supervisory role, demonstrating effective leadership abilities and strong presentation skills for communicating complex information.
- Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, demonstrating advanced problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a solid understanding and practical application of various problem-solving methodologies.
- Proficient in English, ensuring clear and effective verbal and written communication.
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.
#LI-SHERMAN
The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to :
Quality:
- Co-Lead the Variability Reduction Team with Manufacturing to address low time in service (LTIS) quality issues after product launch.
- Prioritize ongoing and emerging issues using leading and lagging indicator data and analysis, focusing on design and production-related problems at the engine plant.
- Define and investigate issues, including developing trends based on vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, locations, and other critical factors.
- Lead and/or support cross-functional teams through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Conduct prevent reoccurrence action (PRA) read-across to other engine plants through communication with other resident engineers, and implement PRAs as appropriate.
- Represent Product Development during plant containment actions, including quality holds and stop-ship orders.
- Partner with functional quality personnel to lead discussions on emerging and ongoing issues in propulsion (engine, induction, exhaust), fuel, and thermal system quality meetings.
- Attend leadership manufacturing and product quality meetings, including Plant Quality Review (PQR), Functional Quality Review (FQR), and Director Quality Review (DQR) as needed.
- Lead and/or attend working-level quality meetings.
- Support safety and regulatory reviews as necessary.
Launch and Change Management:
- Develop and execute the Production Validation (PV) plan in conjunction with Plant Launch and Quality Managers.
- Manage launch-specific alerts and assist in resolving launch issues.
- Support the Concern process, ensuring that changes are feasible, include plant costs, and have plant concurrence.
- Review, investigate, and authorize Supplier Request for Engineering Approval (SREA) documents.
- Support the engine plant's Manage the Change process, conducting trials as necessary.
Compliance:
- Review and sign annual Engineering Specification (ES) records, Repair Procedures, and Dimensional Control Plan (DCP) documents.
- Coordinate an In-Process (IP) and Conformity of Production engine testing.
- Learn, follow, and communicate Powertrain Procedures (PTP).
About Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
Privacy Policy: https://www.ford.com/help/privacy/