Forward Model Quality Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Quality Engineer at Ford responsible for improving processes and driving launch readiness in manufacturing plants. Requires collaboration with various departments and quality management.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Driving the Launch Readiness processes by understanding and communicating all launch QOS quality information and data. This includes robust DFMEA, PFMEA and Control Plan assessments and providing feedback to process owners.
Conduct Launch Readiness Reviews/Coaching, support New Model Launch Milestone and report outs.
Maintain and update Coach LRCA Action Decks and Executive Summaries.
Ensure standardized global implementation of the LQOS, through adherence to the GPDS/GQIP/QPIP processes and standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Strong Vehicle and Engine Manufacturing Knowledge in Machining and Assembly
Weekly travel to VO and Powertrain Plants will be required. Due to the nature of this job, overnight travel may be required.
In-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Runoff Requirements.
In-depth knowledge in FMA, i.e., DFMEA/PFMEA, SCCAF and Control Plans
VME/PTME Manufacturing/Manufacture and Quality experience.
Demonstrate an understanding of GPDS milestone/deliverables from MR – Job1
Proficient in MS Office Software PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and A.I Tools
Green Belt or Black Belt Certified.
**Even better**, **you may have...**
Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred
Strong presentation and communication skills (written and oral) within all levels of the organization.
Can-Do positive attitude.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

DFMEAPFMEAControl PlansStatistical Process ControlRunoff RequirementsVME ManufacturingPTME ManufacturingQuality experienceGPDSGQIP

Soft Skills

presentation skillscommunication skillscoachingpositive attitude

Certifications

Green BeltBlack Belt