Problem Resolution Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Problem Resolution Engineer addressing design failures in automotive products through robust problem-solving methodologies. Leading engineering teams in a hybrid work environment to drive preventive actions.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering teams in determining root cause(s), robust/verified interim containment actions (ICA), robust/verified permanent containment actions (PCA) and Prevent Recurrence actions (PRAs) for test, launch and post-launch product failures.
Develop/update verification methodologies capable of demonstrating failure rate improvements
Lead the identification and cascade of lessons learned by ensuring product DFMEAs, Design Rules, Test methods and or corporate processes are updated.
Provide the Product Development organization with statistical and problem solving support including assisting with 6-Sigma methodology training.
Deliver project presentations to senior management accomplishments, conclusions, and lessons learned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering MS degree or higher
Reliability Engineering degree (BS or MS)
Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt/master Black Belt (DMAIC or DFSS)
Experience in a Quality and/or testing Organization
6-Sigma trained. Certification preferred but not required. If not a Certified 6-Sigma Green/Black Belt, evidence must be provided on problem-solving capabilities
Working understanding of Functional requirements, failure mode effects, causes, severity and detection methods (DFMEAs)
Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously.
Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.
Electric Vehicle or Software Experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

6-SigmaDFMEAsstatistical analysisproblem solvingverification methodologiesfailure mode effectsdesign rulestest methodsproject presentationsroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

clear communicationorganizational skillspresentation skillsleadershipteam collaborationtask managementlesson learned identificationtraininginterpersonal skillsadaptability

Certifications

6-Sigma Black Belt6-Sigma Master Black Belt6-Sigma Green BeltReliability Engineering degreeEngineering MS degree