Plant Vehicle Team

Job Description
We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit

At 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.

At 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.

Responsibilities
What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Launch Support (Super Duty):

• Support the Super Duty launch by validating manufacturing tools, facilities, and process readiness.

• Ensure future programs are launched with zero defects by implementing "lessons learned" and prevent-recurrence actions.

• Manage PVT responsibilities for minor programs, capacity changes, and running changes, ensuring assembly feasibility and issue resolution.

• Quality & Process Leadership:

• Lead Variability Reduction Teams (VRT) for Sheet Metal and Wind Noise process/manufacturing concerns.

• Drive current model quality concerns (reducing R/1000) and address Warranty/Build Issues with supporting data at Daily Quality Meetings.

• Review daily Vehicle Warranty for proper binning (Process, Design, Supplier Design, Supplier Process).

• Continuous Improvement:

• Provide manufacturing input into the development and prioritization of vehicle quality roadmaps, containment, and corrective actions.

• Lead the implementation of tools, technologies, and error-proofing methods to resolve process/manufacturing-related issues.
• Support Health Chart assessments for Sheet Metal / Wind Noise and verify containment actions.
• Support Vehicle Quality Review report-outs with manufacturing analysis using 6-Sigma problem-solving tools.

Qualifications
You'll have...

Education

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of diploma/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).

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience with manufacturing and assembly operations and/or vehicle launches.

Even better if you have..

• Background in Six Sigma and/or FMEA principles.
• Project Management skills.
• Body Construction Manufacturing Engineering program understanding.
• Experience with Super Duty or Truck body construction processes.
• Self-starter, requiring minimal direction with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate in a multi-tasking, demanding environment and meet timing deadlines.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $ $ and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford 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.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.