In this position...

• Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
• Lead cross-functional decisions with Ford & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues
• Implement actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers
• Principal for on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Be proficient in English, both written and oral, when working with global teams

• Knowledge of manufacturing process(es) of the responsible component commodities of engine and castings

• Commodity experience in Steering and Automated/Manual Assembly Processes

• Ability to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice

• Ability to lead resolution of manufacturing, quality, and/or capacity issues on-site with suppliers

• Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 75-80% of the time.

• Knowledge of Problem-Solving tools and Quality Systems (ex. IATF) and Quality tools

Even better, you may have...

• Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines

• 5+ years’ experience in one or more, but not limited to the following manufacturing process: Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes, Controls Automation programming

• Manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations experience

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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.

What you'll do...

· Conduct Launch Readiness Reviews at Supplier sites as per Ford’s Supplier Engagement Process for future model programs
· 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)
· Promptly escalate significant constraints (ex: quality/launch) issues to the appropriate management levels
·Drive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance by Deep Diving:
·DFMEA’s/PFMEA’s
·Special Characteristics Agreements (SCCAF)
·Control Plans
·Manufacturing Feasibility
· Drive Supplier manufacturing “Process Standards” (Health Charts) compliance
· Drive Supplier “Manufacturing Process Audits” (Special Processes) compliance utilizing STA Technical Specialists when needed
· Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence through Q1 MSA deployment, Q1 attainment / retention, Health Chart deployment, and Supplier training as required.
· Drive deployment & improvement of Quality performance requirements (Q1, Quality Rejects, Warranty Metrics – R/1000, CPU, TGWs), through Q1 MSA, Warranty Reduction, Benchmarking, Lean Mfg., G8D (Global 8 Disciplines) methodology, PFMEA, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility), etc., as required
· Drive new Supplier Site Evaluations and Supplier Risk Assessment on new sourcing in support of Global Council Steering Teams, identifying Risk Mitigation
· Drive closure of Supplier process Quality issues related to Stop Ship Builds, Field Service Actions, and BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) warranty projects.
· Drive compliance to all organizational and corporate training requirements
· Frequent Travel within NA, MX and/or Canada, depending on assigned supplier site locations