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We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Engineer for a critical role responsible for the global quality and warranty performance of all upper steering components at Ford. This includes steering columns, I-shafts, Dash Seals, and Shift Lever assemblies. The successful candidate will be a key driver in ensuring product reliability and resolving field issues worldwide.

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive product engineering.

Even better, you may have...

Proven ability to lead complex root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts (e.g., 8D, 5 Why). Ability to develop and implement effective corrective actions. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-CW1

In this position...

Lead global quality and reliability initiatives for assigned upper steering components. Manage and continuously improve the warranty performance of steering columns, I-shafts, Dash Seals, and Shift Lever assemblies across all global programs.
Drive supplier recovery efforts related to quality and warranty incidents.

What you'll do...

Lead and execute the warranty part teardown and analysis process. Conduct thorough root cause analysis (RCA) for customer field claims and concerns. Develop, implement, and track the effectiveness of interim and permanent corrective actions (ICAs/PCAs) to address identified issues. Serve as the primary technical lead for resolving global customer field claims and concerns related to upper steering systems.