Critical Concern Engineer

What You'll Do

• Manage potential safety, regulatory compliance, and high-impact quality concern investigations
• Lead and guide the preparation of problem-solving and business case documents for internal reviews (e.g., 8D, FMEA, 3-legged 5 whys, etc.)
• Collaborate with, coach, and critique presentation materials prepared by product development, manufacturing, supplier, and quality team members for internal reviews
• Engage and provide direction as needed to assembly plant and engineering teams for issues necessitating the resolution of vehicle concerns before they are released for shipment
• Work with safety, legal counsel, purchasing, manufacturing, and service activities within the company in orchestrating recalls based on established corporate procedures
• Work with fleet service engineering for early warning of potential safety or high-impact quality concerns

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus
• 3-5 years of engineering design and release, manufacturing, or STA experience
• Black Belt experience is greatly helpful
• Understanding of linkages between Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), design and Product Verification Plans, and Engineering Specifications and their application to components/sub systems/systems
• Prior automotive plant or launch experience beneficial, but not mandatory
• Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Qualifications

• Ability to work on-site at our Dearborn MI location

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. 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 status.