At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE LOCAL. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION COSTS OR REIMBURSEMENTS.
*This position is a full time long term temporary position and does not include the Ford full benefit package.
Job Description:
· The alignment specialist will be the plant focal point for all drift/pull/free-play/wander and clear-vision concerns. He/she will work closely with all necessary departments (Body, Chassis, PVT, ...) to improve customer satisfaction.
· Monitor internal and external quality indicators.
o Hunter audit Data
o Clear Vision Data
o Conduct a weekly audit of 100 on-the-vehicle tire conicity matches (Are the front tires from the same conicity sort)
o Supplier & Body Shop data for any components that are deemed critical for that plant (i.e,, frame control holes, LCAs, UCAs, Twin-I radius arms, upper strut mount position, body-to-subframe decking holes, etc.)
o AWS/ECB data (support role for ECB binning and BSAQ)
· Perform root cause analysis on out-of-spec/out-of-control vehicles.
· Analyze and react to plant alignment control charts.
· Work with Plant Body and Chassis departments and PVTs to reduce variability of alignment processes. Mean center alignment processes.
· Establish an effective tire conicity sorting reaction plan.
· Assure that plant alignment setting equipment is calibrated regularly.
· Present in plant VRT/QRT meetings.
· Be active member of plant alignment VRT.
· Analyze and reduce Drift/Pull/Free Play/Wander Warranty.
· Maintain electronic log of all alignment offsets made.
· Ensure compliance with VOME Alignment Mfg. Health chart, and drive 100% “green” status.
· Assist VOME & PD with new model launch, ensuring process capability metrics are met early in the prototype build phases.
Requirements include:
• Engineering degree preferred
• Certified as trained by Hunter Engineering for alignment
• Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt preferred; minimum Green Belt
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE LOCAL. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION COSTS OR REIMBURSEMENTS.
*This position is a full time long term temporary position and does not include the Ford full benefit package.
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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
To be considered for this position you must apply at www.ford.com to the stated title above. Your credentials will then be forwarded to the hiring manager for review. Thank You!
