PVT Engineer

Job Description

PVT Engineer

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?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

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.

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We're responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.

In this position

The Connected Vehicle Services (CVS) PVT Engineer position is located at KCAP (Kansas City Assembly Plant). This position has responsibility on the Transit vehicle line (V363N; both ICE & BEV variants) and the F150.

At a high level, the CVS PVT Engineer is responsible for leading quality improvements on CVS owned systems (primarily software/modules associated with SYNC, Audio, Cluster, and Connected Vehicle/Connected Services).

What you'll do

Prioritize and drive ICAs and PCAs to address customer quality concerns from various sources (i.e., Warranty, Fleet Escalations, Executive Escalations, Social Media Feedback, and Technical Hotline)

Take a central role in resolving customer issues and reducing warranty:

Take ownership of customer critical issues and ensure resolution is achieved.

Warranty claims analysis (i.e., reading claims, contact dealerships/utilize connected vehicle data for further technical claim details, confirm parts return/analysis)

Bin claims into proper binning categories and track improvement actions through the BSAQ system.

Develop/Manage/Own BSAQ to deliver the Vehicle Line's and functional objectives (R/1000 and CPU).

Call out any help needed to contain for fix issues through the VFG QB's and FQR's

Utilize external and internal quality data to develop ICA/PCA actions for in-plant quality concerns and external warranty claims.

Support Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for specific sub-systems and work closely with Supplier partners for sub-system components to address quality concerns.

Identify and deliver current model design projects with support from core or VFG leaders.

Initiate/support CR's for design changes and handle through the change control process.

Keep a clear communication channel on daily work/activities with Direct Supervisor/Peers, while maintaining resilience to balance among daily/weekly new demands.

Communication with sister plants (in Kocaeli, Turkey & Dearborn, MI) for common issue identification/containment to ensure the best possible quality for the customer.

Lead plant trials for quality improvements, TVM, and SREAs

Support plant in resolving stop ships/builds, campaigns, quality issues, ergo issues, & FTT issues.

Make presentations to different levels of management (weekly VRT report out, Vehicle Quality Reviews, Engineering Managers' reviews).

Support Launch on Major and Minor programs.

You'll have

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.

2+ years of experience as product/quality engineer, preferably in electrical/software, with a knowledge of quality containment and corrective actions.

1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Even better, you may have

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

4+ years of experience as product/quality engineer, preferably in electrical/software, with a knowledge of quality containment and corrective actions.

2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Successful completion of green belt training and/or black belt certification.

Experience working in GSAR/JIRA/BSAQ/QED/SREA/AIMS and WERS or willingness to learn.

Good communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to work well with people, specifically in an assembly plant environment and across multiple cultures.

Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications.

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 builderor 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 coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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