STA Site Engineer

Job-:
Supply Chain

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:
Preferred Degree:
Graduate or Equivalent Technical We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our STA organization with effective communication, technical knowledge, project management, manufacturing, and process quality expertise in component parts production for Body Exterior commodities.

As a Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) engineer specializing in Exterior, you will be responsible for industrializing and managing "Quality" and "Capacity" of Exterior commodities at Tier 1 supplier sites — including Stamping (Prog, Transfer, Tandem for Aluminum and Steel), Assembly, Welding, Riveting, Joining, and Gaging of complex body assemblies and assorted end items including metals, hinges and plastics. In this position ...Drive

supplier manufacturing excellence, flawless program launches, and capacity assurance across assigned commodities. The role ensures supplier parts meet stringent quality, design, and rate requirements from pre-sourcing through mass production.

The candidate will work collaboratively within Ford and multiple supplier partners to launch Vehicle systems and commodities including body exterior and interior, vehicle and battery stampings and structures, frames, underbody, powertrain, and electrical for both Battery Electric (BEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles for Ford Blue and Model-e programs. The candidate will be responsible for industrializing and managing Quality, Capacity and resolving production delivery issues for new model programs launches and “in-series” production programs.

Depending on your assigned supplier site locations, flexibility to travel within US/Canada and Mexico is required.

Qualifications You'll have ...Bachelor of Science/Engineering or academic equivalent

Manufacturing and/or Program Management experience in an industrial operations environment. Knowledge of manufacturing processes(es), tooling, and assembly of the responsible vehicle system & component commodities: body exterior and interior Class A trim and badging, vehicle and battery stampings and structures (Steel and Aluminum), frames, underbody, powertrain, and electrical assembly

Experience with Tooling, Assembly, Stamping, welding, metal/plastic joining technologies, Injection Molding, Electronics Mfg., Painting, and/or Machining is desired

Functional expertise in Problem Solving, Quality systems (ex. SIM, IATF) and tools

Supply/Issue Resolution Management Experience Proficiency in English, both written and oral when working with global teams

Flexibility to Travel Even better, you may have:

Advanced knowledge of the electronics manufacturing process with hands-on experience

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification:
Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvements initiatives, apply Six Sigma philosophies and principles (including the DMAIC Model)
Conducted Statistical Analysis and mentored other engineers

Experience mentoring internal teams of Supplier Quality Engineers Experience Industrializing NEW Automotive Electronics Manufacturing suppliers in North America (Greenfield Sites) leading to on-time PPAP approval.

Experience in Ford's Phased PPAP and APQP Process and Deliverables Experience using AI in problem solving cases

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…