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 more than 400 Ford and Ford‑Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca. At Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high‑quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success.
Join our team at the Windsor Engine Plant/Essex Engine Plant to create vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.
Responsibilities
In this position you will lead daily shop floor engineering activities to ensure production efficiency and technical compliance, analyze large manufacturing datasets using Minitab and QualityWorX, conduct root‑cause analysis, enforce quality operating system requirements, mentor production personnel, communicate complex technical information, manage engineering tasks within a unionized environment, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead daily shop floor engineering activities to ensure production efficiency and technical compliance.
Analyze large manufacturing datasets using Minitab and QualityWorX to identify trends and drive data‑based conclusions.
Conduct formal root‑cause analysis using the Eight Disciplines and Five Whys methodologies to implement permanent corrective actions.
Enforce Quality Operating System requirements and ensure all shop floor standards are strictly followed.
Mentor and coach production personnel on technical processes, quality standards, and best practices.
Communicate complex technical information and project results effectively through written reports and verbal presentations to all levels of the organization.
Manage engineering tasks and stakeholder relationships effectively within a unionized manufacturing environment.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools such as 5S, Kanban, Poka‑yoke, Value Stream Mapping, and Single‑Minute Exchange of Die.
Execute and maintain critical quality documentation and processes including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Production Part Approval Process, and Measurement Systems Analysis.
Design and perform Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control to optimize manufacturing processes and improve yield.
Lead cross‑functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment between Quality, Production, and Maintenance departments.
Implement and manage Visual Factory tools to improve transparency and real‑time monitoring of production metrics.
Apply a pragmatic, hands‑on approach to solve complex engineering problems with a consistent bias for action.
Supervise engineering initiatives and serve as the primary technical lead for the production department.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and coaching to foster a culture of quality and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Successful candidates must 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:
4+ years of hands‑on shop floor engineering experience.
2+ years of data analysis competency using tools such as Minitab and QualityWorX; able to analyze large data sets and drive conclusions.
Practical experience in root‑cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions (8D/5‑Why).
Demonstrated ability to mentor production personnel and communicate technical information clearly (written and verbal).
Even better, you may have:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering.
3+ years’ experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Lean and Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred); proficiency with 5S, Kanban, Poka‑yoke, Value Stream Mapping, and Single‑Minute Exchange of Die.
Adept knowledge of Quality Operating System requirements and the ability to enforce standards.
Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Production Part Approval Process, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Measurement Systems Analysis, and visual factory management.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and statistical/quality software (Minitab, QualityWorX).
Supervisory experience as an Engineering lead.
Proficient analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Hands‑on, pragmatic approach with a bias for action.
Effective coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to lead cross‑functional projects and present results to leadership.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team. The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $87,000.00 – $137,000.00 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!
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.
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