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 CANDIDATES  WILL BE LOCAL. THESE POSITIONS ARE 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:

·         Responsible for department indirect manning

·         Responsible for hourly and salary labor force 

·         Develop and mentor supervisors

·         Oversee the daily quality plan  do check  adjust

·         Support VRT's with supplier quality concerns and IQ support for weekly meeting

·         Coach and assist teams in problem solving

·         Push known supplier quality issue upstream to next model planner to prevent recurrence of known customer concerns

·         Conduct initial training needs assessment for IQ & Receiving Inspection based on new and existing model requirements

·         Manage Pre-Delivery and finished vehicle audit status for all supplier concerns and data on pre-build units (FEU, Integrated Build, Continuous Build) by VIN number

·         Participate in all new model launch meetings as required

·         Assure process to monitor quality level of supplier parts during change is in place

·         Oversee the maintenance and publication of QR2 data on pre-build units part concerns

·         Support and encourage quality, cost saving, and other projects as required to provide IQ personnel with state of the art equipment

·         Keep the Plant Manager and the Operating Committee informed of supplier quality status

·         Coordinate development and incorporation of supplier quality objectives for the Plant's Business Plan

·         Manage process operations allocated to the IQ office

·         Coordinate real time supplier quality concern feedback to base departments

·         Coordinate supplier quality requirements for On-Site Modifications and PSO's

·         Submit IQ capital budget requirements annually

·         Manage Quality Deployment Sheets (QDS) for IQ

·         Coordinate Single Agenda Quality Issues related to supplier quality with PQCST (PVT)

·         Mediate conflicts between suppliers, engineering and purchasing over responsible for customer or production build concerns and guide them toward the customer required solution

·         Coordinate IQ concerns found in V.O. and Plant FCPA audits

·         Support required internal audits and management reviews associated with ISO 9001 Standards for IQ area

·         Assure all records and properly identified, organized, filed, and purged per applicable procedures (FAO, V.O. and local procedures)

·         Support the "Best Practice Award program implementing Best Practices ideas from other plants and sharing Best Practices with other facilities

·         Develop and implement Quality Control/Pre-Delivery Ford Production System (FPS) requirements as applied to IQ

·         Support and contribute to the plant Policy Deployment Process

·         Manage the Incoming Quality activity, and the QR2 System utilization

·         Develop attendees and agenda for Monthly IQ Meetings

·         Coordinate and co-chair monthly incoming Quality Meetings

·         Oversee the layout of parts as required for production personnel, PVT engineers and VRT members

·         Provide IQ support to contain suspect component concerns until certified stock arrives

·         Coordinate all processing of defective materials with plant MP&L organization

·         Work with plant personnel to initiate appropriate containment and corrective action while supplier does the same

·         Oversee the review of supplier 8D's and the acceptance or rejection based on content

·         Assess Q1 suppliers quarterly

·         Develop and maintain the supplier sign-in reporting system

·         Develop and maintain an effective Incoming Quality communication process to support VRT's management and sister plant(s)

·         Lend assistance to the Dealer Liaison for supplier related concerns

·         Publish Incoming Quality data on pre-build units (FEU, Integrated Build, Continuous Build) by VIN Number

·         Provide feedback, to appropriate departments, concerns identified by dealers and customers related to supplier quality

·         Send letters/faxes regarding delinquent suppliers to Purchasing, STA, and plant management weekly

·         Review production letters for #2 and #3 shift

·         Review Operating Costs

·         Manage the reimbursement of plant expenses due to supplier quality concerns

Requirements include:

·         Leadership skills

·         Strong knowledge of the entire production system

·         Quality engineering background

·         Certified quality engineer

·         Strong statistical background

·         Engineering degree

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES  WILL BE LOCAL. THESE  POSITIONS ARE 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!

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