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Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago

STA Launch Engineer

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Supplier Technical Assistance Launch Engineer to support engine launches and manage supplier quality processes. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, training suppliers on quality standards, and ensuring timely completion of product approvals.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers

Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning System (include late starters, design changes, VPP updates, etc)

Obtain site codes for each NTEI from Program Purchasing to initiate eAPQP Schedule A submission requests

Train suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Readiness Assessment

Tracking PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base

Prepare standard documents for all Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR) and New Model Launch (NML) Assessment

Drive resolution of all YELLOW/RED deliverables with cross functional team members

Aggressively manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals

Arrange cross functional meetings to drive PPAP issues resolution and manage action plans to assure on time PSW approvals

Proactively monitor, manage and escalate significant issues inhibiting Supplier PPAP/launch risks

Support Start up Meetings / FCPA (Ford Consumer Product Audit), VOCF (Voice of Customer Fleet), Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Craftsmanship, R202, Hard Rocks, Shortage meetings, White Board reviews

Represent and be supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings

Lead Priority supplier selection using GPDS Priority filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) and notify suppliers

Lead Supplier Champion Process supplier selection using Supplier Champion filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance)

Manage and track on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations

Participate in PAT (Program Activity Team), PST (Program Steering Team) and PMT (Program Module Team) change control meetings. Collaborate with CPMT (Component Program Module Team) leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program related changes impacting launch

Support NMP Part Pedigree meetings and develop Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessment prior to each build for review with STA leadership

Drive on-time PPAP completion through OTG (Open-to-Go) meetings, PPAP timing alignment with eAPQP and communicate PSW status and delinquencies to Site STA and Program Team

Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV (Design Completion Verification) builds, PCF / TCB (Part Coordinate Fixture/Trim Coordination Build), etc.)

Drive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS (Automated Issues Management System). Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA

Qualification

APQP DeliverablesSupplier Technical AssistanceQuality ToolsManufacturing ExperienceBachelor of Science/EngineeringPPAP KnowledgeLeadership ExperienceFlexibilityMotivation

Required

Bachelor of Science/Engineering or academic equivalent

Knowledge of STA quality tools and systems

Knowledge of new model launch tools and systems

Ability to travel in North America (includes Canada and Mexico) approximately 30% of the time

Engineer with Leadership and Program Experience is a must

Flexible, and Motivated Person to Support Engine Launches at Cleveland, Lima, Dearborn, and Windsor

Willing to take on the most challenging of assignments, and rewarding experiences, from working in our Ford Motor facilities on key Launches of New Products, while travelling and working with our Top North American Suppliers on Quality and Delivery of Tier N Products