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Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit www.careers.ford.com.\nAt Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company - delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.\nAt Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.\n What you'll do...\nThe primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:\nUnderstand daily warranty claim reports by participating in binning meetings and lead to resolution working with a cross functional team and support and maintain warranty analytics system.\nUnderstand Daily End of Line (EOL) & Customer Acceptance Line (CAL) and First Time Through (FTT) inhibitors related to subsystem and drive containment and corrective action.\nEnsure quality control management updates for subsystem are maintained and adjusted as outcome of External / Internal Indicator. Manage Heat maps for the subsystem to ensure all critical Workstations are identified for improvement opportunities.\nConduct Control plan audits to ensure frequency, sampling to achieve Process capability on Key Critical Characteristics related to subsystem. \nOwn the Quality and the capability of the manufacturing processes within the Assembly department.\nApply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes as per the Ford Production System (FPS).\nLead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.\nPlay an integral role in the Launch Quality Operating System initiatives & Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness.\nConduct process audits to ensure process adheres to Vehicle Operations guidelines and specific process standards in line with FPS.\nAct as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices.\nSupport ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required.\nLead development of solutions for throughput constraints.\nManage and direct statistical process control activities related to subsystem. \nReview internal/external suppliers for critical characteristic process compatibility.\nSupport efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed.\n You'll Have:\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or a related field of study. \nExperience:\nManufacturing experience in quality or technology including academic coursework and internship experience.\nMust be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons and/or midnights, as required.\nEven better, you may have...\nEducation:\nMaster’s degree in engineering or a related field of study.\nExperience\nExperience: Demonstrated working knowledge of or experience with:8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving\nLean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping\nTotal Quality Management (TQM) and Kaizen Methods\nVisual Factory Management\nMicrosoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)\nExperience using error proofing systems\nFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Design of Experiments (DOE)\nFactory Information System Management\nQuality Leadership System (QLS)\nBased Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ)\n\nWeb Based Data Management (WBDM\nGlobal System for Analytics and Reporting (GSAR\nSix Sigma Certification.\nModels outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.\nAble to think critically and troubleshoot to deliver industry leading quality\nHighly committed to process improvement and innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset.\nDemonstrates inclusion and values diversity.\nPerseverance and tenacity to drive results.\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.\nThe expected annual salary range for this position is $63,000 - $107,000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.\nWe thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nSuccessful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.\nFord of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.\nCandidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 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