ESE Reliability Engineer

Description

If good is just never good enough for you Ford Qualityshares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing Product Development Purchasing Marketing Sales and Service.

In this position ...

The PD Forward Model Quality Engineer is the primary technical practitioner responsible for the hands-on execution and delivery of Forward Model Quality Standard Work on assigned vehicle programs and commodity subsystems. Working in close collaboration with Design & Release (D&R) Engineers System Integration Engineers and suppliers the engineer conducts rigorous audits evaluates engineering test evidence reviews failure mode avoidance artifacts and drives non-conformance closure in Jira. This role performs the detailed engineering analysis audit execution and tracking required to ensure vehicle quality maturity ahead of GPDS milestones.

What you will do ...

Formal Program Audit Execution : Perform DVP Requirements & Design Rule Classification Audits in FEDE to verify applicable criteria and test milestones; execute DVP&R and Design Rule Evidence Audits by evaluating test reports physical/virtual validation results and pass/fail evidence; conduct SCCAF/SCCP Audits across assigned commodities logging all major findings in Jira.

Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) Execution : Conduct detailed reviews of Change Point Analyses and core DFMEAs for completeness boundary clarity and failure mode coverage; analyze High Time-in-Service warranty data to generate Robustness Check Lists (RCLs); drive cross-functional engineering actions to close out RCL items; audit line-by-line linkage between DFMEA failure causes and SCCAF characteristic sheets; collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on appropriate Process Control Methods / Control Plans.

Quality Issue Resolution & Engineering Support: Draft and validate engineering content for PAC papers; complete commodity DRP deliverables; support quality reviews for Meets/Fails Customer Expectation (MCE/FCE) evaluations; perform technical substantiation and evidence compilation for Redesign Credit applications.

Quality Target Tracking & Panel Participation: Compile commodity-level defect and reliability data into the Quality Framework; prepare and present engineering findings and status updates at Quality Panels.

Process & Tool Development : Participate in department standard work processes development and execution. Using/developing AI tools to streamline and automate workstreams.

Youll have ...

Education & Experience: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Software Automotive or Systems); or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Minimum of 1 year of automotive engineering validation or quality experience.

Quality Methods: Solid knowledge of DFMEA DVP&R SCCAF/SCCP 8D problem-solving root cause analysis and GPDS milestone gates.

Systems & Software: Working proficiency with FEDE (DVP FMA modules) Jira Teamcenter and engineering data analysis tools. Requires use of AI toolsets.

Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical mindset attention to technical detail and the ability to work effectively with engineering teams and clearly communicate findings to leadership.

Even better you may have...

• Working experience with automotive manufacturing process and environment
• Knowledge of Ford Motor Companys global product development system
• Experience with analytical problem solving tools and processes (DMAIC 3-Legged 5-WhyBlack Belt)

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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

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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here: position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $.

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week

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