We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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 maintain a high weld and sealing quality process, by following the Ford control plan.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• 1+ years of experience in Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Even better, you may have...

• Previous automotive, engineering and quality analysis experience.

• Prior supervisory experience managing a unionized work force.

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor

You 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 coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 Year’s Day

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

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

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 1-888-336-0660.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Display knowledge of Weber FDS and Henrob SPR System
• Demonstrate knowledge of X-section
• Demonstrate understanding of Aluminum Laser Welding
• Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc.
• Manage and direct statistical process control activities.
• Demonstrate ability to execute measurement systems analysis & variable data analysis.
• Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.
• Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the Quality Department, Production and Suppliers.
• Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality with assigned area; must have experience with initiating containment, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions.
• Supervise Hourly Inspection Employees.
• Develop and manage joining techniques, materials, and technologies.
• Apply knowledge of joining technology; equipment controllers; and gun design and evaluation techniques.
• Execute and verify processes and procedures.
• Implement the certification strategy.
• Understand schedule development.
• Implement control plans and requirements.
• Must have experience and be able to independently troubleshoot all Body automation equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for quality and delivery improvements.
• Must have experience with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC5 and Control Logix software. Must be able to coordinate the automation team for current and future actions.
• Must establish processes to ensure equipment is operating to current specifications.
• Must prioritize repairs of any down equipment.
• Ensure PM's are correct and/or modified for the current DTP environment and schedule to prevent break downs based on historical data.
• Ensure PM's are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with other Ford Body Shops and Global Body Engineering to implement best practices where appropriate.
• Be willing to rotate within a 3 crew operation