Engineering Specialist

Job DescriptionAs 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 department.Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes.Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.Play 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 readiness.Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to Vehicle Operations guidelines and specific process standards.Act 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 required.Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints.Manage and direct statistical process control activities.Review internal/external suppliers for critical characteristic process compatibility.Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed.QualificationsEducation: High School DiplomaManufacturing/Technology engineering work experiencePrevious automotive and quality analysis experiencePrevious production supervisionRequired Skills/Capabilities:8D 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 Behaviors:Outstanding 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.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)