Engineering Specialist

Manufacturing Team MemberAs part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.ResponsibilitiesOwn the Quality and the capability of the manufacturing processes within the Assembly departmentApply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processesLead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving toolsPlay an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readinessConduct process audits to ensure process adheres to Vehicle Operations guidelines and specific process standardsAct as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as requiredLead development of solutions for throughput constraintsManage and direct statistical process control activitiesReview internal/external suppliers for critical characteristic process compatibilitySupport efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressedQualificationsEducation: High School DiplomaManufacturing/Technology engineering work experiencePrevious automotive and quality analysis experiencePrevious production supervisionRequired Skills/Capabilities8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solvingLean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream MappingTQM and Kaizen MethodsVisual Factory ManagementMicrosoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook)Required BehaviorsOutstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skillsProven critical thinker and troubleshooter to deliver industry leading qualityHighly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer-first mindsetStrong curiosity and passionate about continuous learningDemonstrates inclusion and values diversityPerseveres through setbacks and disappointments to drive resultsEven better, you may have...Bachelors degree in Engineering / Technology preferredFMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience preferredSix Sigma: DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience preferredErgonomic analysis knowledge and experience preferredSix Sigma Green Belt certified preferredYou 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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.Job InfoJob Identification 66616Job Category QualityPosting Date 07/09/2026, 12:14 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 8121 E US Highway 69, Claycomo, MO, 64119, US (On-site)