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Ford Motor Company · 3 days ago

Core STA Engineer - Interiors

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, seeking a Core STA Engineer specialized in Interiors. This role involves leading industrialization efforts and developing manufacturing feasibility plans for high complexity interior commodities, while collaborating with various teams and suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency in production.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead industrialization and commodity business plan development for high complexity interior commodities

Develop STA point of view with Technical Experts and affected regions on manufacturing feasibility risk assessment and readiness for interior commodity manufacturing

Support and execute launch preparation with the suppliers through and including Phase 3 PPAP

Knowledge in manufacturing, Interior Commodity Preferred (e.g. Injection Molding, Foam in Place, Vac Forming, IMG, IMGL, Paint, Press Bonding, welding, stamping, assembly, etc.)

Collaborative minded with ability to work within a team

Willing to travel to support program launches

Lead development of manufacturing feasibility plans for new parents, new technology, and high-risk commodities

Review quality performance and evaluate enhancements for continuous improvement in interior commodity manufacturing

Drive implementation of robust manufacturing quality control strategies

Provide support to Site STA, engaging supplier’s Global Management team to address systemic quality, capacity, and manufacturing issues

Support the development and maintenance of interior commodity manufacturing standards

Drive robust sourcing risk assessments on suppliers

Collaborate with peers in STA, Product Development, and Purchasing

Work with product engineering on design and engineering specifications (ES) to address feasibility issues

Provide guidance to purchasing for outsourced components/assemblies related to interior commodity manufacturing process and testing procedures

Coordinate efforts regarding FMA, SCCAF, pass through characteristics and quality metrics with cross-functional team

Develop global lessons learned and prevent recurrence

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceInterior Commodity knowledgeQuality managementBachelor of Science/EngineeringFlexibility to travelMBA/MS preferredFluency in EnglishCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

3 - 5 years minimum experience in manufacturing, quality and supplier management

Knowledge in manufacturing, Interior Commodity Preferred (e.g. Injection Molding, Foam in Place, Vac Forming, IMG, IMGL, Paint, Press Bonding, welding, stamping, assembly, etc.)

Flexibility to travel approximately 40%

Collaborative minded with ability to work within a team