Job Description

As an Engineering Specialist - Quality, you will be a key contributor reporting to the Quality Team Manager. You will proactively collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Development (PD) and Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team members to identifying and resolving any emerging issues driving enhanced quality and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or related discipline. (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+ years of experience in manufacturing quality. 1+ years of previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred requirements

Experience:

Six Sigma Certification is preferred Proven background in high-volume automotive or quality analysis, including experience with a unionized workforce. Outstanding teambuilding modeled, high level of professionalism maintained in difficult and stressful situations, and inclusion and diversity valued. Proficient in core quality and lean methodologies, including Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DoE), Eight Disciplines (8D), 5 Whys, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Lean tools (5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, Value Stream Mapping), Total Quality Management (TQM), Kaizen methods, and error-proofing systems. Working knowledge of Visual Factory Management, Quality Operating System (QOS) processes, casting metallurgy, machining, assembly, and testing processes, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Critical thinking and effective troubleshooting abilities for industry-leading quality, with demonstrated perseverance and tenacity to drive results. Highly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions, with a customer-first mindset. Self-starter capable of self-direction in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Adept verbal and written communication skills demonstrated, with active listening to team members, leaders, business partners, and customers.

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:

Lead

site activities to improve internal indicators related to the machining, assembly, and testing of engines, and implement standards and best practices for manufacturing, testing, teardown, and analysis of powertrains.

Apply

engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

Schedule

and organize department process audits and GEMBA walks to effectively understand and investigate open issues.

Collaborate

with site manufacturing teams, Product Development (PD), and Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) to implement Emergency Response Actions (ERA), understand root cause, establish Initial Containment Actions (ICA), implement Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA), and prevent Reoccurrence Actions (PRA).

Lead

or support all applicable meetings, including Document Control Committee (DCC), Daily Quality Meeting (DQM), Subteam meetings, Product Quality Review (PQR), Problem Resolution Team (PRT), and Product Change Control (PCC).

Partner

with the Manufacturing Quality office to understand and implement leading indicator metrics.

Organize

customer and/or supplier visits as needed to develop action plans and drive to closure.

Support

off-shift problem-solving activities as needed.

Establish

and improve procedures, processes, and the Zone Control Center as needed to support robust execution of the Quality Operating System (QOS).

Engage

external laboratories as necessary to determine root cause. *

Coach

both salaried and hourly employees as necessary.