*minimum requirements*:
- bachelor’s degree in electromechanical engineering, electronic engineering, mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
- demonstrated experience (recommended 3+ years) in manufacturing of electronic components / assemblies, ideally in automotive or similar high ‑ reliability industries.
- practical experience implementing and maintaining spc (control charts, capability studies) and using statistical tools (minitab, jmp, excel or equivalent).
- knowledge and experience with ppap and apqp processes and deliverables.
- hands ‑ on experience with esd control programs and esd best practices.
- experience supporting product launches and production ramp ‑ ups.
- strong problem ‑ solving skills and experience leading root ‑ cause investigations and corrective actions.
- experience with measurement systems (msa), calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
- proficiency in generating quality documentation: control plans, fmea, process flow, inspection instructions.
- strong communication skills in spanish and working proficiency in english (able to read/write technical documents and communicate with u.s. teams).
- availability to travel to the united states as required.must have a valid u.s. visa and a current, valid passport.
*preferred qualifications*:
- manufacturing experience related to electronics or manufacturing pcbs.
- certified in ipc-a-610 (quality require ments and inspection criteria for electronic assemblies) or ipc-j-std-001 (global standard for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies).
- experience in automotive power electronics or inverter module manufacturing.
- certification or coursework in six sigma (green belt or higher) or lean manufacturing.
- experience with ford or oem quality systems and standards.
- familiarity with ipc standards for electronic assemblies.previous experience working in cross ‑ border projects or with u.s. ‑ based engineering teams.
*working conditions*:
onsite role based at ford irapuato plant; may include shop floor time, exposure to manufacturing environment (noise, particulate, standard ppe requirements).
May require occasional weekend or extended hours during launches, problem resolution, or audits.
Disclaimer: ford motor company is an equal opportunity employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability
*key responsibilities*:
- own quality for the isc (inverter module) manufacturing process, from launch through sustained production.
- define, implement and maintain spc methodologies for key process characteristics; create and maintain control charts, establish control limits, and monitor process capability (cp, cpk).
- develop and execute reaction plans and containment actions when control limits or specification limits are violated; lead root ‑ cause analysis (8d, fishbone, 5whys) and corrective/preventive actions (capa).
- prepare and maintain ppap deliverables and support apqp activities for new and changed designs/components.
- support product launches: process validation, pilot builds, run at rate, quality gates and readiness reviews.
- lead/participate in measurement system analysis (msa), equipment calibration, maintenance planning and measurement device management.
- design and maintain esd control program for the line (procedures, audits, training, work instructions and corrective actions).
- create and maintain control plans, process flowcharts, and fmeas for isc processes.
- conduct first article inspections and support nonconforming material disposition.
- provide training and technical coaching to operators, technicians and engineers on spc, esd best practices, inspection methods and quality procedures.
- collaborate with manufacturing, design engineering, test, procurement and supplier quality to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement (dfmea/pfmea inputs).
- generate and present regular quality metrics and reports (defect trends, pareto analysis, spc summaries) to plant leadership.
- support supplier qualification and incoming inspection processes for critical isc components.
- ensure compliance with ford quality standards, customer requirements and applicable industry standards for electronic assemblies.