Vehicle Evaluation Specialist

At Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a 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, we don't just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation. 

The Role 

The Vehicle Evaluation Specialist will report to the Vehicle Evaluation Manager. They will complete assignments from the Variability Reduction Team manufacturing Co-Lead for the assigned Variability Reduction team.  The analyst will work amongst the product development team members of the assigned VRT to stay apprised of all emerging issues concerning the assigned VRT.  

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

• Assist reviewing and binning early claims binning claims and customer concerns with PVT engineers. 
• Support VRT with statistical process control and data analysis. 
• Participate with VRT team to conduct a periodic job observation.  
• Update the status to completion of periodic job observation. 
• Provide external and internal data checks for quality reviews. 
• Maintain health chart schedule and assessments. 
• Maintain and review quality leadership system charts for data accuracy and work group binning. 
• Perform subsystem checks as required. 
• Learning control plan and verify data entry as required into web-based data management. 
• Assemble acceptance criteria visual aids for the VRT. 
• Maintain cycle line lay out indicator mapping with the assistance of the VRT. 
• Update and maintain the Quality Confirmation Map. 
• Apply Quality principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. 
• Analyze vehicle root causes, engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce vehicle inventory. 
• Lead role in resolving assembly concerns.  Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices 
• Implement interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D tool, 6 panel, etc. 

Minimum qualifications:
 
Education:

• 3-year college diploma in quality, manufacturing or a related discipline.  (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of 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:

• 2 years manufacturing and/or quality experience (internship and co-op experience will be considered). 
• Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons, midnights. 
   

Preferred Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Experience:

• Green or Black Belt Six Sigma trained or certified.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Error Proofing Data Analysis and Interpretation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
   

We thank all applicants 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.