Ford Motor Company · 11 hours ago
STA Technical Specialist - Assembly
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a STA Technical Specialist for Assembly Process to drive excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. This role involves leading problem-solving efforts for quality issues and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve product program objectives.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Acts as a Global lead for Assembly manufacturing processes
Drives Prevent Recurrence by deploying Ford manufacturing process standards, lessons learned, best practices, and technical innovations related to Assembly
Leads Manufacturing Risk Assessment and supports the industrialization of New Technologies within Assembly processes, utilizing the GTDS process
Drives the regional business plan for their special manufacturing process area (Assembly)
Conducts manufacturing process assessments specifically for Assembly, driven by a priority model
Keeps abreast of technical developments in Assembly manufacturing technologies through benchmarking processes, methods, and equipment
Develops and delivers technical training materials and plans for Assembly standards, assessments, and advanced/new technologies
Demonstrates special process technical problem-solving for significant quality issues (e.g., Stop Ships, Field Actions), production supply, or warranty concerns (aligned with the Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) pertaining to Assembly
Interfaces with Product Development to provide design for manufacturing feasibility input for Assembly
Travels throughout the region, and globally as necessary, to support responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science/Engineering, or academic equivalent, in a closely related technical discipline
Strong background in Assembly Processes and Craftsmanship including: Fastening Systems, Material Dispense, Press Fit Systems, Testing (Leak and EOL), and Vision Systems
Proficiency in English is required for effective communication with global teams
Strong knowledge of Problem Solving and Quality Tools
Preferred
Approximately 8 years of experience in manufacturing process(es), with a strong focus on Assembly
Knowledge of Ford vehicle or powertrain development and launch processes
Demonstrated initiative and capability to provide technical leadership to peers and management to assure the delivery of product programs
Advanced problem-solving skills
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Ability to lead a team in the delivery of technical objectives
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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