Quality Manager

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.In this position...You will champion the Quality Operating System (QOS).You'll have... Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field Strong statistical backgroundLanguage skills as required by the job Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate Servant Leadership behaviors combined with outstanding Ford+ OS behaviors of ExcellenceEven better, you may have...Quality engineering background preferredEngineering degree preferredSix Sigma Black Belt Certification preferredStrong knowledge of the Ford Production System/Quality Operating SystemWorking Knowledge of the following systems:Data Cubes/Common MetricsAWSBSAQECBGQRSQLSYou 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 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 childcare 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.For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: position is an LL5 grade, ranging from $138,240-$261,720Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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. 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 us.fitly.work.#LI-Onsite#Qualitymanager#LI-AZ1#LI-BO1What you'll do...Member of the Plant Operating Committee and responsible for keeping 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.Champion the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly Quality cadence for the plant (Daily Quality Reviews, PIC, VRT, PQR’s, SAR reviews)Manage department direct and indirect manning Single point of contact for customersCoordinate and co-chair monthly Local Joint Quality MeetingsDrive to implementation of corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.Resolve quality issues using 6-sigma toolsManage stability of the base QOS Identify sources of variation within the production environment effectively and efficientlyKnowledge of and ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysisDetermine inspection equipment and facility requirements Oversee the layout of parts as required Champion the Incoming Quality activityProvide feedback concerns to appropriate departments identified by dealers and customers related to qualityPass through management for Warranty and Ford Plant ConcernsReview internal/external suppliers for critical characteristics process compatibilityReview incoming quality concerns; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actionsCoordinate real time supplier quality concern feedback to production departmentsProvide IQ support to contain suspect component concerns until certified stock arrivesOversee the review of supplier 8D's and the acceptance or rejection based on contentProvide updates on 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 Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-04