Engineering Specialist, Weld

Ford Global Career Site
Chicago, IL

In this position... 

 

You will maintain a high weld and sealing quality process, by following the Ford control plan.

What you'll do...

 

When it comes to our best-in-class welding operations, your expertise is what will literally hold things together. That’s because we’re relying on you to lead the joining activities for a variety of assigned new model launches. 

 

You will:

  • Assess joining feasibility through Global Product Development System milestones.

  • Apply knowledge of welding processes, procedures, equipment, and evaluation techniques to deliver weld quality objectives.

  • Implement weld certification strategy during launch and product or process change events.

  • Lead weld inspection team.

  • Develop weld control plans and enforce requirements.

  • Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.

  • Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6-panel, etc.

  • Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently.

  • Support expedited concern resolution with multi-functional teams including the Quality Dept, Production, and Suppliers.

  • Review incoming quality concerns to maintain quality within Body Area and initiate containment as vital, resolving root cause and implementing corrective actions.

  • Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.

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