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Ford Motor Company Campaign Prevention Specialist - Handles, Latches & Mechanisms in Dearborn, Michigan
The Campaign Prevent Specialist (CPS) role within Handles, Locks, & Mechanisms (HLM), Vehicle Hardware Engineering, is an integral element of the Failure Mode Avoidance process & is intended to detect & eliminate issues that could result in field service actions.
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As the HLM CPS, you will perform campaign prevent awareness sessions, conduct virtual CAD reviews at various design gateways, conduct Fresh Eyes Reviews (FER) & physical, process, system & vehicle audits at all build phases with the goal of detecting & eliminating potential campaigns. This position will lead all campaign prevent aspects for HLM function.
Act as key Interface for CCRG, ASO & OGC globally
Lead Authoring of 14Ds & Prevent Action Closure Papers - Ensure all HLM CCRG topics are captured & addressed in foundation documents & quality history
Maintain & utilize HLM Campaign Prevent Checklist
Lead inspection of warranty returns, analysis of competitive recalls & associated lessons learned
Act as lead for HLM stop ships, field service actions & major field quality issues
Plan & execute regular reviews of high leverage/criticality HLM suppliers
Develop plans with suppliers to proactively monitor field quality
Upstream: Create program specific campaign prevention plans, conduct awareness sessions on a quarterly basis, schedule & lead deep dive reviews & Fresh Eyes Reviews (FER) on all forward model programs, organize sign-off for all Lessons Learned & PRAs. Conduct DD#1 & DD#2 reviews & Ensure HLM Health Chart Campaign Prevent Compliance
Downstream: Conduct Campaign Prevent Fresh Eyes Reviews (FERs) of prototype, pre-durability, post-durability, pre-production (all major builds) & production vehicles. A Line Walk, plant process review, visual aids & part handling reviews must be conducted as part of vehicle level FERs. Conduct High Impact Supplier visits & audit DFMEAs, SCCAFS, PFMEAs, CCs & SCs, high RPN operations & control plans. Ensure proper linkages, reaction plan & right characteristics are being checked. Review EOL tester for test loads & test set up. Walk the process & perform spot audits to ensure prior issues have been adequately addressed
Ensure foundation documents are updated quarterly with latest campaigns, stop ships, near misses, etc.... Audit DFMEAs, PFMEAs, DVP, SCCAF to ensure all previous failure modes from campaigns & stop ships have been considered & addressed
Create & maintain master campaign prevention matrix with proper linkages
Interface with regional HLM CPSs & ensure all learnings & lessons learned have been communicated & captured
Conduct campaign prevention awareness sessions w/HLM team on a quarterly basis
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
5-10 years of experience in HLM design & release
Experience & skill in identifying issues that could lead to campaigns
Knowledge of quality operating systems including statistical analysis
Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Ability to drive supply base & interface with supplier leadership
10+ years of experience in HLM/Electromechnical system design & release
An aptitude for developing people & processes
Strong understanding of statistical analysis & failure mode avoidance
Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components
Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers
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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
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Requisition ID : 22960