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Akkodis · 14 hours ago

Supplier Quality Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist for an 8-month contract role with a client located in Dearborn, MI. The role involves ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness and compliance with quality standards, serving as the primary technical interface between Ford and its suppliers.

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Hiring Manager
Saurabh Singh
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Responsibilities

Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed Fords expectations for launch readiness quality capacity warranty and on-time delivery
Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal Ford teams and supplier leadership to resolve open issues and drive continuous improvement
Serve as the principal on-site technical lead for troubleshooting emergency containment and corrective action implementation during critical supplier events
Ensure zero vehicle losses or production disruptions due to supplier-related issues
Monitor and enforce compliance with Fords quality and operational standards including Q1 requirements
Drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites to ensure launch and production readiness
Lead and support execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP and Production Part Approval Process PPAP deliverables in alignment with program timelines
Analyze supplier performance using data-driven metrics to support strategic sourcing decisions and future quality improvements
Participate in supplier development initiatives helping build long-term capability and alignment with Fords operational excellence goals

Qualification

PPAPAPQPAdvanced Quality PlanningSix Sigma certificationLean Manufacturing certificationRoot cause analysisSupplier developmentData analysisManufacturing feasibility assessmentsCommunication skillsCross-functional leadershipProblem-solving

Required

8 years of experience in advanced manufacturing advanced quality process planning implementation or launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems Seats IP's consoles headliners door panels restraints seat structures
8 years of experience in one or more but not limited to the following Interior manufacturing processes: Stamping Welding Plastic Welding Plastic/Rubber Molding Blow Molding Automated/Manual Assembly Process Controls Automation programing Paint Chroming
Proven experience in PPAP APQP and quality systems
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites up to 70
Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed Fords expectations for launch readiness quality capacity warranty and on-time delivery
Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal Ford teams and supplier leadership to resolve open issues and drive continuous improvement
Serve as the principal on-site technical lead for troubleshooting emergency containment and corrective action implementation during critical supplier events
Ensure zero vehicle losses or production disruptions due to supplier-related issues
Monitor and enforce compliance with Fords quality and operational standards including Q1 requirements
Drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites to ensure launch and production readiness
Lead and support execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP and Production Part Approval Process PPAP deliverables in alignment with program timelines
Analyze supplier performance using data-driven metrics to support strategic sourcing decisions and future quality improvements
Participate in supplier development initiatives helping build long-term capability and alignment with Fords operational excellence goals

Preferred

Preferred experience within automotive Interior Commodities or experience with similar manufacturing processes
Automotive industry experience
Working knowledge of Ford systems and standards e.g. Q1
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
An EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay

Company

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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Leadership Team

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Lane Greever
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Americas
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Kishore Raj
Vice President & Partner: Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services
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