STA Site Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Processes, Quality Systems, Problem-Solving Tools, Continuous Improvement, Capacity Planning, Production Part Approval Process, Supplier Engagement, Project Management, Six Sigma, Engineering, Communication, Team Collaboration, Data Analysis, Tooling Work Plans, Onsite Evaluation, Capacity Issue Resolution

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Conduct Launch Readiness Reviews at Supplier sites as per Ford's Supplier Engagement Process for future model programs Promptly escalate significant constraints (ex: quality/launch) issues to the appropriate management levels Conduct Manufacturing Site Assessments (MSA), identifying gaps, and establishing/monitoring CIAP's (Continuous Improvement Action Plans) Conduct onsite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for new programs Support Capacity Purchasing Team by interfacing with Suppliers and Ford Cross Functional Team members Drive capacity/uplift actions with Suppliers in accordance with Global Capacity Planning (GCP) and Manufacturing Capacity Planning Volumes (MCPV) study requirements Drive/Support Supplier Process capacity issue resolution. Work with Ford and Supplier teams to manage “Date To Green (DTG)” plan(s) Review and approve Supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) ensuring compliance to capacity requirements Review supplier incremental tooling work plans ensuring that plans comply to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements Review and approve PPAP's (Production Part Approval Process) for engineering changes, supplier driven (SREA) changes, and new tooled end items Drive on-time PPAP submissions ensuring that supplier project timing plans are on track Monitor supply status of 24/7 suppliers. Monitor PPAP's that go beyond program timing using Ford recommended tools (ex. Blue Bar/Rate of Climb Charts) Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or academic equivalent Ability to travel approximately 70% of the time Be proficient in English, both written and oral, when working with global teams Knowledge of manufacturing process(es) of the responsible component commodities. Prefer some commodity experience in any of the following: Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes Knowledge of Problem-Solving tools and Quality Systems (ex. IATF) and Quality tools Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines Ability to lead resolution of manufacturing, quality, and/or capacity issues on-site with suppliers Ability to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD This position is a range of salary grade 6, 7 or 8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite 4 or more days. per week. LI-Hybrid LI-SB7

Responsibilities

The STA Site Engineer will conduct Launch Readiness Reviews and Manufacturing Site Assessments at supplier sites, identifying gaps and establishing Continuous Improvement Action Plans. They will also drive capacity actions with suppliers and manage the Date To Green plans while ensuring compliance with production requirements.