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Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn (Michigan, US), manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 65 plants worldwide, the UK is one of our most important markets outside the US, where we employ around 13,000 individuals.

We are looking for

Talented individuals to undertake a 12-month paid work placement as part of our business placement program to work in Quality starting early September 2014.

About the placement

The Quality organisation works closely with our Product Development and Manufacturing skill teams who are committed to continuously improving our products.   Your placement with Ford will lead to a development in your understanding of how ‘Quality’ is delivered in a technology driven, global business.  You will be working with both programme and engineering teams to drive the application of quality at every stage of the design, development and manufacturing processes. This will provide an unrivalled understanding of how a global engineering business delivers class leading, customer-focused products to a global marketplace.

Typical intern responsibilities might include

• Translating customer requirements into design content and quality targets for new Powertrain or Vehicle Programmes
• Learning the key quality metrics used to define customer expectations as well as define vehicle Quality performance in the field
• Application of standard Quality tools to ensure the product development process delivers a customer focused product which meets defined performance and durability targets
• Application of data analysis and problem solving tools to help improve designs in the development process or from field concerns
• Overall management of programs to ensure key Quality deliverables are met

You will need to demonstrate

• knowledge and passion about our business and our customers
• a drive for continuous improvement
• ability to build strong relationships and be a team player
• excellent communication skills
• a can do, find a way, attitude
• a positive approach and ability to inspire others
• experience of delivering high quality work to deadlines
• creativity, initiative, diplomacy, self-motivation and self confidence

You will gain insight into your chosen discipline and develop both personal and professional skills that will be of benefit to you in your future career. You will have the opportunity to take on real responsibilities and to work as an active member in cross functional teams liaising with people at all levels of the business. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside global colleagues and contribute to international projects and work streams.

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