31 jul
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Ford Motor
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Irapuato
31 jul
Ford Motor
Irapuato
**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 (Integral 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.
📌 Quality Engineer Isc (Inverter Module) (Irapuato)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Irapuato