Component Reliability Engineer

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In this position…

You will lead and support current model production / design problem solving cross-functional teams, using 8D and/or 6-Sigma Methodologies to improve product reliability: working on axel, transmission, hybrid, and electric vehicle power unit components.

• For a given project, this may include all levels of delivery to production and service.

• Example activities: Structured Problem-Solving, Re-Authoring and Executing Failure Mode Avoidance and Design Verification Activities, Design and Release (Production and Service), Supplier Engagement, Launch, Service/Field Communications, etc.

• Lead and support new technology / new product designs, using proven Reliability Methodologies, to deliver intended product reliability via the Design Verification (DV) process.

• Collaborate with Core Team Members (Technical Specialists/Leaders, D&R Engineers, etc) in support of project delivery.

• Provide Reliability Methods and Analysis coaching/guidance/expertise, on projects led by other Team Members.

• Deliver project presentations to Leaders at all levels on project team progress, accomplishments, conclusions, and lessons learned.

Reliability Engineer for Automatic and Hybrid Transmissions

What you'll do...

• Selected candidate(s) will become Directly Responsible Individuals (DRIs) leading cross functional teams thru disciplined problem-solving methods, with a focus on Reliability/Robustness Demonstration via appropriate testing methods and analysis techniques, all the way thru to institutionalized Prevent Recur.

• Applicants must possess a strong interest in learning and technical development. During the course of this assignment, applicants will be exposed to multiple problem-solving tools and methods, several different commodity components, systems, software and Engineering groups, and Ford's vast array of technology resources.

• Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include subject matter experts, allowing opportunities to expand their knowledge in these areas to learn the physics of how the systems and components work to support their project problem solving.

• Projects frequently target high profile products/technology and provides the opportunity to present findings with Leaders at all levels of the company.

What you'll do...

• Selected candidate(s) will become Directly Responsible Individuals (DRIs) leading cross functional teams thru disciplined problem-solving methods, with a focus on Reliability/Robustness Demonstration via appropriate testing methods and analysis techniques, all the way thru to institutionalized Prevent Recur.

• Applicants must possess a strong interest in learning and technical development. During the course of this assignment, applicants will be exposed to multiple problem-solving tools and methods, several different commodity components, systems, software and Engineering groups, and Ford's vast array of technology resources.

• Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include subject matter experts, allowing opportunities to expand their knowledge in these areas to learn the physics of how the systems and components work to support their project problem solving.

• Projects frequently target high profile products/technology and provides the opportunity to present findings with Leaders at all levels of the company.