Job Description

Drive Flawless Launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with 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 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 inline with the GCP study requirements
• Drive Supplier Process capacity issues resolution as needed - Production constraint risk mitigation working with
Ford and Supplier teams and manage "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 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, Supplier training as required.
• Drive deployment & 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 Ef fect 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 Assessment 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for assigned supplier sites, accountable for site performance for new product launch and ongoing part quality.

• Provide technical support to aid in improving quality systems and lead all quality concern resolution for suppliers and Ford plant.

• Support to the supplier to be certified (ISO, IATF, Q1 ) for a better performance. Ensure all their documentation APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) / PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and review that they match as each other.

• Drive Supplier Process capacity actions execution, Capacity issues resolution, capability verification & risk mitigation working Supplier leadership teams.

• Drives engagement of Top Poor Performing Suppliers and Quality performance improvement.

• Drives Flawless launches globally, by ensuring external suppliers are robustly prepared to support new programs through effective deployment of APQP / PPAP disciplines.

• Escalates capability shortfalls and supports cross-functional mitigation activities.

• Providing supporting sourcing process to supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or academic equivalent
• Be proficient in English when working with global teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing process(es) of the responsible component commodities
• Knowledge of Problem Solving and Quality systems and tools

DISCLAIMER

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

About the Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It's our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.