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!
In this position...
As The PD Quality Analyst, you will use your knowledge of data and advanced analytics to identify and articulate the role data and analytics products play in helping the business achieve their goals. You will use, AI / ML, Statistics and Optimization using GDI&A approved packages and architectures. You will use your knowledge of the product driven operating model, analytic and software delivery via Google Cloud Platform to optimize the delivery of value. You will interact with Manufacturing and PD to align with their needs.
Job Responsibilities :
- Work with the PD Design and Release team on Ford Specific Guidelines
- Drive continuous improvement and support cross-functional matched pair initiatives as required
- Drive robust Failure Mode Avoidance through Chat GPT, Quality AI and RD Mapping,
- Accelerate the application of value-added analytics and machine learning into the portfolio of products for Manufacturing Analytics.
- Work hands-on with the team and other partners to deliver solutions that meet our customer's requirements and needs.
- Act as a consultant to the business vs. an order taker.
- Balance "doing it right" with "speed to delivery" by identifying and mitigating risk, generating options, educating business and other decision makers, and taking on justified technical debt.
- Lead meetings for continuous improvement external and internal quality actions.
- Investigate feasibility of innovative technology solutions for external and internal quality concerns
- Document innovations from ideation to adoption within the traction system.
You'll have...
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, such as Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics OR Computer ScienceQuality experience preferredManufacturing / Technology engineering work experienceAutomotive experienceExperience in Quality systems, tools and techniques1+ year experience hands-on experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, optimization / simulation techniques, or statistical analysis1+ year of experience delivering analytics solutionsDemonstrated technical skills in data analytics, AI / ML, operations research, and / or optimizationEven better, if you have …
Preferred
Experience in Quality systems, tools and techniquesProject management experienceSupply / Crisis Management ExperienceExperience in following manufacturing processes : Electrification system, machining, Injection Molding & Assembly.8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solvingLean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream MappingTQM and Kaizen MethodsVisual Factory ManagementMicrosoft Office proficiency (Word / Excel / Outlook)GD&TProficient oral and written communication skillsYou 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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including :
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.