If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.
In this position ...
The PD Forward Model Quality Engineer is the primary technical practitioner responsible for the hands-on execution and delivery of Forward Model Quality Standard Work on assigned vehicle programs and commodity subsystems. Working in close collaboration with Design & Release (D&R) Engineers, System Integration Engineers, and suppliers, the engineer conducts rigorous audits, evaluates engineering test evidence, reviews failure mode avoidance artifacts, and drives non-conformance closure in Jira. This role performs the detailed engineering analysis, audit execution, and tracking required to ensure vehicle quality maturity ahead of GPDS milestones.
What you will do ...
- Formal Program Audit Execution: Perform DVP Requirements & Design Rule Classification Audits in FEDE to verify applicable criteria and test milestones; execute DVP&R and Design Rule Evidence Audits by evaluating test reports, physical/virtual validation results, and pass/fail evidence; conduct SCCAF/SCCP Audits across assigned commodities, logging all major findings in Jira.
- Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) Execution: Conduct detailed reviews of Change Point Analyses and core DFMEAs for completeness, boundary clarity, and failure mode coverage; analyze High Time-in-Service warranty data to generate Robustness Check Lists (RCLs); drive cross-functional engineering actions to close out RCL items; audit line-by-line linkage between DFMEA failure causes and SCCAF characteristic sheets; collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on appropriate Process Control Methods / Control Plans.
- Quality Issue Resolution & Engineering Support: Draft and validate engineering content for PAC papers; complete commodity DRP deliverables; support quality reviews for Meets/Fails Customer Expectation (MCE/FCE) evaluations; perform technical substantiation and evidence compilation for Redesign Credit applications.
- Quality Target Tracking & Panel Participation: Compile commodity-level defect and reliability data into the Quality Framework; prepare and present engineering findings and status updates at Quality Panels.
- Process & Tool Development: Participate in department standard work processes development and execution. Using/developing AI tools to streamline and automate workstreams.
You'll have ...
- Education & Experience: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Automotive, or Systems); or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- Minimum of 1 year of automotive engineering, validation, or quality experience.
- Quality Methods: Solid knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, SCCAF/SCCP, 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis, and GPDS milestone gates.
- Systems & Software: Working proficiency with FEDE (DVP, FMA modules), Jira, Teamcenter, and engineering data analysis tools. Requires use of AI toolsets.
- Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical mindset, attention to technical detail, and the ability to work effectively with engineering teams and clearly communicate findings to leadership. Even better, you may have...
- Working experience with automotive manufacturing process and environment
- Knowledge of Ford Motor Company’s global product development system
- Experience with analytical problem solving tools and processes (DMAIC, 3-Legged 5-Why,Black Belt)
You 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 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week
Ford Quality is responsible for driving continuous improvement for the Ford and Lincoln brands to deliver top quality products and services to delight our customers. We achieve this through operational excellence and global processes and tools, such as Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System, New Model Launch, working with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service, etc. At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
