Quality Engineer - Engine Teardown - Brook Park, OH

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Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Quality team, good is never good enough. Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We're responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services.

In this position...

You will work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, and Supplier Technical Assistance. Supervise and lead engine teardown investigations, to identify root causes for customer failures occurring in the field, at our VO customers, and for internal quality concerns. Attention to detail and organizational skills are key for this role.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Log in engine returns

Ensure engine teardowns are prioritized to 24-hour shot clock

Prepare teardown reports for Quality reviews within the plant and in other areas.

Schedule and conduct required teardown testing

Review teardown findings with manufacturing and PD teams

Support 8D resolution for quality concerns

Support expedited concern resolution with cross-functional teams including Machining, Production and Suppliers

Pull part drawing / CAD to check suspect parts against specification.

Work with supplier to arrange shipment of defective/suspect parts back to suppliers if needed.

Decision making on liability of defect.

Supervise and pay hourly techs

Ensure Hot run/Teardown area meets 5S compliance

Schedule PM maintenance as required

Provide work plan as needed to support launch activities

Work Off-shift assignments if/when necessary

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

You'll have...

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor's degree (mechanical engineering preferred)

5+ years of experience focusing on Quality

2+ years of previous Engine Teardown and FMA (failure mode analysis) experience

Demonstrated experience in accomplishing tasks and objectives

Proven problem-solving ability

Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)

Prior experience working with union personnel

Previous automotive and quality analysis experience

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder...or 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

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.