Atlassian JIRA, Automotive Industry, Communication Skills, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Identify Issues, Manufacturing Assembly, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Engineering, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Software Engineering, Writing Skills
Introduction
This position is based at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant, where the F150 and Transit vehicle lines are built. The role involves handling ongoing product development and improving the quality of the F150/Transit as related to the electrical systems of these vehicles.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Critical Thinking: Proven experience in weighing diverse and/or competing goals to achieve the best outcome for the company and the product.
- Problem Solving: Familiarity and experience using 6-sigma tools, 8Ds, 5-whys, or other problem-solving techniques to identify root causes, implement containment actions, and prevent reoccurrence quickly and accurately.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field.
- 2 years' experience as a Product/Quality Engineer in an Electrical/Software Environment.
- Prior work experience at Ford or in the automotive industry.
- Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Master of Science Degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or closely related field.
- 3 years of experience as a Product/Quality Engineer in Electrical/Software Environment.
- Automotive Industry related experience.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- 6 Sigma training.
- Experience working in GSAR/JIRA/IRIS/SIMPSN/QED/SREA and WERS.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work well with people, specifically in an assembly plant environment.
- Proficient user of Office Applications.
- Experience with vehicle OBD systems and CAN networking in-vehicle.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Deliver vehicle line quality objectives.
- Manage warranty issue tracking and resolution.
- Identify opportunities for high-impact warranty improvement actions.
- Evaluate external issues and drive changes in internal measurement systems and/or containment actions.
- Lead/support and coordinate issue containment/resolution of internal/external issues with Product Development, Supplier, and Production teams.
- Lead/support launch events (part sign-off, issue resolution, electrical testing).
- Lead production trials.
- Assist in troubleshooting/repair of units.
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.