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. What will you make today? 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. **In this position...** You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. **What you'll do...** + Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Paint shop + Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity + Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products + Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes + Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines + Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required + Conduct industrial engineering rebalances for Paint shop operations. + Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory + Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes + Deliver capable processes and tools for Paint shop operations + Lead role in resolving paint-related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices + Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards + Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required + Support continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity in paint production areas + Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements from the quality perspective + Ensure Paint shop control plan requirements for ISO 9001 are met **You'll have...** + Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering. + Experience: 5+ years of related experience in paint process working in a manufacturing process for automotive or automotive parts supply. + Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in Ford OS (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills **Even better, you may have...** + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + Experience: + Pretreatment and coating experience. + Effective oral and written communication skills + Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience + 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills + Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping + DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience + TQM and Kaizen Methods + FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience + Visual Factory Management + Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience + Demonstrated experience with hourly union supervision. 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 of 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 child care 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://clicktime.symantec.com/15tpDKSLNMddCAomvZ4D4?h=Rw0z33r3WW4PJVVgU8mE8s0\_QloaHFem07GoES0MZuI=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD 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. \#LI-Onsite \#LI-LT1 **Requisition ID** : 36879