STA Launch Manager

Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centers. Ford employs approximately 6,500 people in Canada, while an additional 20,000 people are employed in the approximately 430 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information on Ford Careers, please visit

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling our vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just delivering a flawless new vehicle launch; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability.

At Ford of Canada, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world.

Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

Manage STA Resident and Launch Engineers at Oakville Assembly Complex. Prioritize and allocate resources to achieve objectives related to current model and new model launch.

• Facilitate support between suppliers and the Product Vehicle Team (PVT) and/or Manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Lead special-cause supplier teams on zero Months-in-Service (MIS) Balanced Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ) projects.
• Support Global Quality goals by driving timely, accurate closure of Top Warranty issues.
• Actively participate in Variability Reduction Team (VRT) / Problem Resolution Team (PRT) forums and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR) / Product Commodity Team (PCT) reviews.
• Direct Resident Supplier representatives to ensure supplier responsiveness.
• Manage supplier actions in the Top Supplier Incoming Quality process, threshold Quality Reject (QR) cases, and dispute resolution per the escalation process.
• Drive fast containment of stop shipments and accurate root-cause assignment in BSAQ.
• Review open Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables and Conformance Plans (5D), and drive their closure.
• Communicate major supplier quality launch issues to Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) management (e.g., night letters).
• Manage Phased Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) status and timing plans to ensure on-time approvals.
• Prepare standardized documents for Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR), and OESAR/New Model Launch (NML) Assessments.
• Monitor and elevate significant PPAP and launch risk issues.
• Manage program-specific Global Product Development System (GPDS) integrator requirements, including rating assessments and uploading key documents such as Schedule B and the Conformance Plan.
• Conduct Part Pedigree and Industrialization Readiness assessments before each GPDS milestone.
• Support Ford Consumer Product Audit (FCPA), Voice of Customer Fleet (VOCF), Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Hard Rocks, White Board, and Stop Build reviews.
• Support the STA Launch Exit Plan at the plant for major programs.
• Support the On-Site Modification process through QR2 (Incoming Quality Concerns System) approvals.
  Ensure adherence to organizational and corporate policies and procedures.
• Prioritize STA Resident Engineer training and provide performance feedback through the Performance Review process.
• Lead employee development in line with Human Resources policies and procedures.

Bachelor of Science, Engineering or a related field of study.

• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing/shop floor experience, including direct exposure to quality systems, production processes, and…