Domain Hardware Quality Engineer

Ford Ford · Auto · Dearborn, MI +1 · PD Operations and Quality

This role focuses on leading quality efforts for electronic modules and sensors in vehicles, driving warranty improvement through data analysis, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, and suppliers. The goal is to enhance product quality and achieve R/1000 and throughput objectives.

What you'd actually do

  1. lead the warranty improvement for electronic hardware by utilizing Single Agenda for Quality and IRIS/SIMPSN process for prioritizing issues and progressing problem solving to resolution in support of achieving R/1000 and throughput objectives.
  2. Extract and report warranty R/1000, CPU and CPR trend data to support product engineering prioritization and measure initiative outcomes.
  3. Drive root-cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions, leading cross-functional efforts to enhance product quality.
  4. Analyze customer feedback and warranty trends to identify underlying issues and contributing factors, delivering clear, actionable insights.
  5. Partner with Electronic Hardware Design, Software Design, PVT, FCSD, Core Engineering, and suppliers to develop and track quality improvement action plans for top concerns.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics or other related Engineering field
  • 4+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, and/or quality roles
  • Proficient in structured problem-solving techniques (8D, 3L5Y, DMAIC, Six Sigma, etc)
  • Able to clearly present technical data and lead discussions across teams
  • Strong organization and coordination skills to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for analysis and reporting

Nice to have

  • Masters Degree in Engineering
  • Experience with electronic ECU/sensors and component-level diagnostics
  • Six Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt certified
  • Proficient in using Ford’s quality data systems, such as Quality.AI, QARS, GSAR, GCQIS, Report Logiq and JIRA

What the JD emphasized

  • 4+ years of experience
  • Analytical & Technical Skills
  • Strong Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Electronics Module Knowledge
  • Data Systems Experience