STA Technical Specialist - Assembly

Job Description

In this position...

You will serve as the global authority for Assembly manufacturing processes within Supplier Technical Assistance. Your mission is twofold: to drive excellence across our supply chain and to standardize the technical competency of the global STA team. You will lead the industrialization of cutting-edge technologies and ensure that every member of the STA organization is equipped with the knowledge to enforce Ford's rigorous assembly standards.

Responsibilities

What you will do...

• Empower the STA Organization: Act as the lead technical educator, developing and delivering comprehensive training programs to upskill the global STA team in Assembly Processes and Controls.
• Champion the "Quality Comes First" Mindset: Lead the global assembly strategy by instilling a culture of technical excellence and rigorous quality standards within both the supply base and our internal teams.
• Drive Technical Excellence: Serve as the Global Lead for Assembly manufacturing, deploying process standards, lessons learned, and technical innovations to ensure supplier readiness.
• Prevent Recurrence: Lead deep-dive technical investigations into significant quality issues (Field Actions, Stop Ships, Warranty) and implement robust, permanent corrective actions.
• Innovate & Industrialize: Utilize the GTDS process to lead Manufacturing Risk Assessments and support the seamless integration of new technologies into the assembly domain.
• Strategic Auditing & Calibration: Execute high-impact manufacturing process assessments and "calibrate" the broader STA team on how to conduct rigorous, data-driven assembly audits.
• Design for Manufacturability: Partner with Product Development to provide critical feasibility input, ensuring that our designs are optimized for high-quality assembly.
• Global Influence: Travel throughout the region and globally (50-75%) to provide on-site technical leadership, supplier support, and hands-on team training.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor of Science/Engineering (or academic equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline.
• Technical Mastery: Extensive experience in Assembly Processes and Controls, with deep expertise in:
  • Fastening Systems (DC tools, torque strategy, and control limits)
  • Material Dispense (Adhesives, sealants, and flow monitoring)
  • Press Fit Systems and Force-Distance Monitoring
  • Testing (Leak testing and End-of-Line/EOL)
  • Vision Systems and Error Proofing/Poka-Yoke controls
• Problem-Solving DNA: Advanced proficiency in Quality Tools and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
• Communication & Mentorship: Proficiency in English with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable training for global teams.
• Agility: A self-motivated work ethic and the ability to travel 50-75% of the time to drive results on the shop floor.

Even better, you may have...

• Instructional Experience: Experience in developing technical curriculum or coaching engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Industry Experience: Approximately 8+ years in manufacturing processes with a heavy emphasis on complex assembly.
• Ford Knowledge: Familiarity with Ford vehicle/powertrain development and launch processes (GPDS/Phased PPAP).
• Leadership Presence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to senior management.
• Advanced Certification: Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent Lean Manufacturing certification.

We have a commitment to our products and customers but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or

all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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…