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# Critical Concern Engineer

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $96,720.0 - $162,120.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usaec1e0fb6d5e39c1b5544af2656d1d4a/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent
 * Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus
 * 3-5 years of engineering design and release, manufacturing, or STA experience
 * Black Belt experience is greatly helpful · Understanding of linkages between Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), design and Product Verification Plans, and Engineering Specifications and their application to components/sub systems/systems
 * Prior automotive plant or launch experience beneficial, but not mandatory
 * Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
 * Ability to work on-site at our Dearborn MI ,location

## Description

The Critical Concern Engineer is a key member of the Critical Concern Review Group, Customer Satisfaction Forum, and the Emission Problem Review Committee. The Critical Concern Engineer has several responsibilities associated with potential Recall or Customer-Notified Field Service Actions and is instrumental in ensuring the meticulous application of our comprehensive 14D structured problem-solving methodology from investigation through implementation.
Responsibilities:
What you'll do...

 * Manage potential safety, regulatory compliance, and high-impact quality concern investigations
 * Lead and guide the preparation of problem-solving and business case documents for internal reviews (i.e., 8D, FMEA, 3-legged 5 whys, etc.)
 * Collaborate with, coach, and critique presentation materials prepared by product development, manufacturing, supplier, and quality team members for internal reviews · Engage and provide direction as needed to assembly plant and engineering teams for issues necessitating the resolution of vehicle concerns before they are released for shipment
 * Work with safety, legal counsel, purchasing, manufacturing, and service activities within the company in orchestrating recalls based on established corporate procedures
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