Quality Manager (LAP)

As 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.You'll have... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering5+ years of experience managing quality operating systems 8+ years of experience managing and supervising teamsExperience working in a high-volume manufacturing facilityStrong statistical backgroundStrong background in collaborating with cross-functional teamsEven better, you may have...Masters Degree in EngineeringQuality engineering background preferredEngineering degree preferredSix Sigma Black Belt Certification preferredStrong knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesExperience with 8D, 5Why, Three-Legged 5Why, and other lean manufacturing principlesExperience working in Hoshin Kanri, strategic planning, and near-term, and future planningWorking Knowledge of the following systems:Data Cubes/Common MetricsAWSBSAQECBGQRSQLSAVSDPRYou 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, vision, and prescription drug coverage• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more• Vehicle discount program for employees and family member,s 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 leadership level 5.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is 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. 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.#LI-Onsite #LI-JL1In this position... This role is responsible for comprehensive quality management within a plant, encompassing leadership on quality initiatives, oversight of pre-delivery and finished vehicle operations, and robust supplier quality assurance. The position involves driving compliance, managing new model launch quality, and ensuring effective communication and personnel development. This person will champion the Quality Operating System (QOS).What you'll do...Member of the Plant Operating Committee and keep OCM informed of status on Quality issues.Develop and Mentor plant personnel on the QOS, coach and train on the appropriate use of standard Quality ToolsChampion and Deliver the plant Policy Deployment Process for Quality.Manage all Pre-Delivery operationsManage Finished Vehicle inspection processes and coordinate on-going review / update of the measurement systems and mandatory process requirements based on customer feedback (GQRS / Warranty).Manage the Finished Vehicle Inventory within plant objectives.Champion the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly Quality cadence for the plant (Daily Quality Reviews, VRT Report Outs, VQR’s, PDQR, AQM and SAR reviews)Manage department direct and indirect manning Develop and maintain an effective Quality communication process to support VRT's management and sister plant(s)Assure Government Regulations, Safety, and Inspection Audits and critical function system reviews are conducted and reported to prevent campaigns.Champion the Incoming Quality activity, and the QR2 System utilization.Support VRT's with supplier quality concerns and IQ support for weekly meetingPush known supplier quality issue upstream to next model planner to prevent recurrence of known customer concernsAssure process to monitor quality level of supplier parts Coordinate real time supplier quality concern feedback to production departmentsCoordinate supplier quality requirements for On-Site Modifications Coordinate IQ concerns found in V.O. and Plant FCPA auditsCoordinate and co-chair monthly incoming Quality MeetingsOversee the layout of parts as required for production personnel, PVT engineers and VRT membersProvide IQ support to contain suspect component concerns until certified stock arrivesCoordinate all processing of defective materials with plant MP&L organizationWork with plant personnel to initiate appropriate containment and corrective action while supplier does the sameOversee the review of supplier 8D's and the acceptance or rejection based on contentDevelop and maintain the supplier sign-in reporting systemPublish Incoming Quality data Provide feedback, to appropriate departments, concerns identified by dealers and customers related to supplier qualityProvide weekly update on delinquent suppliers to Purchasing, STA, and plant management Manage the reimbursement of plant expenses due to supplier quality concernsPlant lead for Quality in all New Model Launch activities (Milestone and Scorecard Reviews, Whiteboard, FCPA and all Control Plan activities)Manage stability of the base QOS during periods of launch and change.Manage the results of the Campaign Prevention process and ensure containments are in place for issues identified.Oversee Pre-Delivery and Finished Vehicle Audits for all pre-build events.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-29