About this role
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products Implement containment actions with suppliers to prevent quality issues from being shipped out of the plant Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on supplier processes Analyze vehicle inventory root causes; engage suppliers in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory Lead role in resolving supplier related concerns. Ensure compliance to 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. Apply problem solving and data presentation for IQ issues. Ensure hourly IQ clerks have knowledge and complete 5W2H reviews for CR/QR. Will need to learn and provide guidance for the scanning/dimensional equipment for defective part measurements. Supplier visit coordination/communication Established and active employee resource groups Education: High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of VO manufacturing experience Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education. 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 Experience with CAD and dimensional control
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What you'll do
- The Incoming Quality Supervisor will apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and implement containment actions with suppliers to prevent quality issues. They will also lead efforts to resolve supplier-related concerns and ensure compliance with various standards.
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