6-Sigma Thermal Safety MBB

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

At Ford, the Vehicle Hardware Engineering teams are using Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification to smart mobility technologies, our teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

As the Six Sigma Thermal Safety Investigator, you will investigate the performance of Ford vehicles, components, or systems in real world thermal accidents. 

• Must be able to communicate with the Office of General Counsel to discuss technical theories, product design allegation and technical evidence. 
• Must be able to conduct forensics work evidence and be comfortable testifying on a deposition or trial. 
• Define and direct the fabrication of supporting engineering trial presentation materials and exhibits. 
• Work with the OGC and outside attorneys and consultants to serve as the Company Representative during trial by observing the court proceeding, discuss opportunities with counsel, and providing testimony as required.   

Applicants must possess a strong interest in learning and technical development. During the course of this assignment, applicants will be exposed to 6-Sigma tools and methods, several different commodity components, systems, software and Engineering groups, data analytics and Ford’s vast array of technology resources. 

Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include subject matter experts allowing opportunities to expand their knowledge in these areas to learn the physics of how the systems and components work to support their project problem solving. 

Workload will consist of leading cross functional groups to scope challenges and drive to resolution in a timely manner. Projects frequently target high profile products, technology, and launches as well as high profile quality issues within the VHE organization. The position requires presentation of status and findings allowing diverse management exposure.