Engineering Specialist - Incoming Quality jobs at Ford in United States, Chicago

Controls Engineering Specialist

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...

What you'll do...

• Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods
• Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers
• Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Update program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software
• Work overtime and weekends as needed

You'll have...

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)
• Ability to work AWS work schedule

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelors Degree
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
• Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
• Solid understanding of laser burning
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
• Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
• Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
• Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred

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.

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

As part of our
Human Resourcesteam, you’ll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You’ll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We’re seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best.

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 worldwide, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to increase our efficiency further. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

As an Engineering Specialist - Controls, you will lead problem-solving to assist plants and implementation teams resolve tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues and downtime.

Engineering Specialist – Incoming Quality

Will support the Incoming Quality department by analyzing and diagnosing complex component problems that arise during automotive assembly, EOL testing or Surveillance calls.

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...

Will support the Incoming Quality department by analyzing and diagnosing complex component problems that arise during automotive assembly, EOL testing or Surveillance calls.

What you'll do...

• Will thoroughly analyze all possible fixes when approaching problems
• Will conduct deep dives into solving and verifying root causes, including electrical testing, dimensional analysis, mechanical testing, etc. on supplier parts
• Will compare components against engineering drawings and/or CAD to understand if supplier parts meet engineering specifications
• Will Support expedited concern resolution with cross-functional teams, including Production (Salaried & hourly), VRTs, PVT, STA, Quality Engineers, QOSCs, SPCs, and suppliers.
• Will cover for IQ Process Coaches occasionally (i.e. vacation coverage).

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 2+ years of Engineering/Manufacturing experience; experience in Quality processes is highly desirable
• Proficient in computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Automotive and/or manufacturing background
• Understanding of internal OIS sheets to confirm correct assembly processes are being followed.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Candidate must be a self-starter and have ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proven critical thinker and troubleshooter to deliver industry leading quality
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships
• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule (including RDOs) when significant quality issues emerge.
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate FORD behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.

Even better, you may have...

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree
• ASE Master Technician - Engine Performance & Electrical
• Hands-on experience tearing down suspect Electrical and Mechanical components and validating root cause(s)
• Hands-on experience with measuring / test equipment

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