Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

Supplier Manufacturing Engineer Job Highlights

Company Profile

Ford Motor Company is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. It creates transportation solutions built to improve people’s lives. The innovative products, accessories, experiences, and services are designed and produced across six continents.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer who will have experience with Structural Stampings and MIG Welding.

Work with our Full Frame suppliers for our F-Series Trucks.

Serve as a key contributor in the launching of new products, and help us drive Ford into the future.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science/Engineering Degree or an academic equivalent (college/university)

Work Experience

• Possess manufacturing experience in an operations environment
• Experience in Robotics and Automation technology and launch
• Experience in tooling design and installation, integration of Manufacturing processes
• Experience with stamping, assembly, and joining (desired)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Drive Flawless Launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with the Launch STA team (Ex: Schedule A, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), Supplier Quality Issues resolution). Escalate significant issues promptly and ‘date to green’ plan to appropriate management
• Conduct onsite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per the GPDS supplier engagement process for new programs
• Support Capacity Purchase team in capacity studies interfacing with suppliers and Ford cross-functional teams
• Review supplier incremental tooling work plans compliance to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements
• Drive capacity/uplift actions implementation with suppliers in line with the GCP study requirements
• Drive Supplier Process capacity issues resolution as needed – Production constraint risk mitigation working with Ford and Supplier teams and managing “date to green” plan
• Monitor supply status of 24/7 roster suppliers and Blue bar status of PPAPs beyond implementation timing
• Review supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) for compliance to uplift capacity requirements
• Drive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance through PFMEA, SCCAF, CP reviews, Manufacturing feasibility reviews, and Health chart deployment as applicable
• Drive Supplier manufacturing health chart compliance and support the development of new health charts
• Drive suppliers for Special process compliance with the support of STA Technical Specialists
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence with the assigned sites through Q1-MSA deployment, Q1 attainment/retention, Health chart deployment, and Supplier training as required.
• Drive deployment and improvement of Quality performance requirements (Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU), through Warranty Reduction, Benchmarking, Lean Manufacturing, G8D (Global 8 Disciplines) methodology, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility), Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility), etc.) as required
• Drive new supplier site evaluations and Supplier Risk Assessments on new sourcing in support of GCST, identifying Risk Mitigation.
• Drive closure of supplier process Quality issues related to Stop Ship/Build, BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects, and Field Action Stop Ship/Prevent Action
• Drive compliance to all organizational and corporate training requirements and SIM process compliance.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing process(es) of the responsible component commodities
• Knowledge of Problem-Solving and Quality systems and tools

Benefits/Perks

• Generous PTO Plan
• Incentive compensation
• Professional/personal growth opportunities and recognition
• Retirement plan
• Savings and stock investment plan

Employer’s Statement

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.