PT Forward Model Quality Engineer

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn, MI · $72,480 - $162,120 · hybrid As part of Ford's Quality team, you will work as a hands-on quality engineer within the Powertrain Engineering organization. Your role involves collaborating with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Service teams to ensure the robustness of V6 and V8 engine and exhaust systems. Responsibilities: Check engineering deliverables for V6/V8 engine and exhaust systems, confirming test evidence meets requirements. Perform Change Point Analysis (CPA) with functional teams. Work with technical leads on CPAs across engine and exhaust systems. Analyze failures using the "three-legged five-why" method. Support engine and exhaust teams in migrating their DFMEAs to the model-based systems engineering platform. Verify program requirements and assess design verification plans. Review designs, requirements, and test plans to identify gaps. Work with Program Quality and functional quality teams to set quality and reliability targets. Participate in plant audits to confirm control plans adhere to approved engineering drawings. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 5+ years of experience in powertrain/engine or exhaust design, development, or test. Knowledge of Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills. Experience with reliability methods. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Benefits: Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs. Vehicle discount program. Tuition assistance. Established and active employee resource groups. Paid time off for individual and team community service. Generous schedule of paid holidays. Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. Salary: Salary grade 6: $72,480 - $121,440. Salary grade 7: $84,480 - $141,360. Salary grade 8: $96,720 - $162,120.