STA Launch Engineer; Supplier Technical Assistance Model Vehicles

At Ford Motor Company, we are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

The Supply Chain team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on‑time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

You’ll have...

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:
1. Vehicle Electrical Systems:
Required to achieve the proper function of the components in the vehicle including Keyless access, Engine remote start, Phone Connection, and Autonomous Drive.
2. Problem solving, using Six Sigma Quality Tools including Gage R&R, Process Capability, and Position Process Capability.
3. Manufacturing experience in electronic automotive components with Surface Mount Technology and Electronic Modules that require software, including Air Bag Modules and Powertrain Control Modules.
4. Geometrical Dimensions and Tolerance knowledge.
5. Minitab, Excel, Power Point, Learning Agility to manage Corporate Specific Software.
6. Team center and CAD. 7. Identifying and fixing supplier capacity issues to prevent production losses and material shortages.
8. Leading suppliers to comply with expectations in timely manner, preventing problems and delays and fixing the problems identified.

We are offering a salary of $ - $/yr.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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What you’ll be able to do:

STA Launch Engineer (Supplier Technical Assistance for New Model Vehicles) - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the Dearborn office. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from Dearborn, MI. Develop the Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi‑Party Agreements and directs suppliers.

Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the Advanced Product Quality System Leads priority supplier selection, facilitate concurrence with Product Development, Purchasing and Site Supplier Technical Assistance and notify suppliers. Train suppliers and cross functional team members on the supplier engagement process and the APQP/PPAP (Readiness Assessment. Track PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base.

Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events. Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA activity. Domestic travel required up to 20%.