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SalaryWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
The Ford Purchasing team adds critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
In this position...
- Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
- Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
- Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
- Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
- Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations.
- Candidate will apply his mechanical engineering education to conduct onsite evaluation visits for automotive commodities.
- Drive flawless launch of automotive products by collaborating with Ford assembly plants and other cross-functional teams.
- Candidate will drive robust failure mode avoidance at supplier locations through process failure mode avoidance, verification of critical characteristics, production control plan reviews, etc.
- Candidate will drive supplier quality improvement requirements through key metrics such as Q1, quality rejects, Repairs R/1000, warranty reduction, benchmarking, lean engineering, etc.
- Candidate will also be required to apply his engineering skills and experience to drive problem resolution in case of production and field failures of components.
- Candidate will lead onsite troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations including equipment debugging, equipment transfer and reinstall, evaluating process parameters for running production and optimizing as needed, supporting rework activities, time studies and workstation optimization strategies, etc.
- Validate and approve the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
You'll have...
- Bachelor of Science/ Engineering
- 4+ years’ experience in one or more, but not limited to the following manufacturing process:
- Machining, rubbler molding, welding, casting, metal removal & finishing, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes of complex assemblies, Controls Automation programming.
- Experienced in driving proactive Failure Mode Avoidance utilizing 6-Sigma tools, KPIV/KPOV and Advanced Quality Planning disciplines.
- 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% of the time
Even better, you may have...
- Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines
- 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 of 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 backup 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:
New Hire Benefits
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. TN visa holders may be considered.
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.
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What you'll do...
- Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
- Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP) in accordance with Program Milestones
- Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
- Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
- Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
