STA Technical Specialist - Assembly
Job in
Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, 48120, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Ford Motor Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Are you a technical expert with a passion for precision and a "Quality Comes First" mindset? As the Global Assembly Technical Specialist for STA, you will be the bridge between Ford's engineering standards and our global supply base. This is a high-impact leadership role designed for a self-motivated expert who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and, crucially, enjoys mentoring and upskilling others.
We are looking for a specialist who will not only drive supplier excellence but also serve as the primary educator for our global STA team, ensuring our internal workforce has the technical mastery to identify and prevent quality risks. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced STA Technical Specialist for Assembly Process to act as a global lead, driving manufacturing process standards, technical innovations, and problem-solving for assembly operations.
This role involves conducting assessments, developing training, and collaborating with Product Development to ens
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.
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.
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