Position:
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Duration:
Long-Term Contract renewed annually
Location:
Dearborn Michigan
Work from home Friday's
Start Date:
ASAP
Must Haves:
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong quality engineering experience within a manufacturing plant environment
Hands-on experience creating, reading, updating, and auditing PFMEAs
Extensive experience developing and maintaining Control Plans
APQP experience within manufacturing operations
Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Experience utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies including 3-Legged 5-Why (3L5Y), 8D, and A3
Strong analytical, continuous improvement, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Ford Quality Operating System (QOS) experience
Experience supporting launch quality and warranty reduction initiatives
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
DMAIC experience
Knowledge of Ford quality processes including SCCAF, SCCP, PFMEA, Control Plans, BOP, and Launch Readiness Assessments
Experience with Ford systems such as MIDAS, FEDE, GPDS, and Knowledge Packets
GD&T knowledge
AutoCAD or other CAD software experience
Day to Day
Insight Global is seeking a Quality Engineer / Process FMA Specialist to support Ford's PTME and Global Quality organizations. This individual will be responsible for improving manufacturing system performance, strengthening quality processes, and supporting launch and warranty initiatives across powertrain manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PFMEAs, Control Plans, APQP, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
This role will partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Plant Quality, and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement and quality excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, review, and maintain PFMEAs and Control Plans to ensure compliance with corporate standards
Support root cause investigations using 3L5Y, 8D, A3, and other structured problem-solving methodologies
Drive permanent corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Support launch quality reviews and warranty deep-dive investigations
Identify recurring failure modes, process risks, and improvement opportunities
Collaborate with Product Development, Plant Quality, and Global Engineering teams on quality initiatives
Support implementation of lessons learned and best practices into future programs
Update quality tools, systems, training materials, and reporting processes
Analyze manufacturing and quality data to improve process robustness
Travel to manufacturing plants to support launches, deep dives, and quality improvement efforts