Ford Motor Company Dearborn , MI 48120
Posted 2 weeks ago
VME FAE is responsible for driving current model quality and ensuring future programs are launched with zero defects and zero warranty at Job 1. The team is responsible for driving current model quality concerns (reducing R/1000), managing VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at our assembly plants, and leading the implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues.
As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
Lead report outs to management
Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs.
Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
Provide support for containment on stop ships
Assist with incoming quality
Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings
Support corporate labor initiatives
Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
Lead report outs to management
Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs.
Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
Provide support for containment on stop ships
Assist with incoming quality
Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings
Support corporate labor initiatives
Ford Motor Company