Job Description

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).