STA Launch Engineer
Core
Managing supplier quality and launch readiness across new-model development, serving as the key connection between suppliers and Ford's cross-functional program teams to ensure components meet quality, timing, and production-readiness requirements.
Role type
Senior IC launch engineer (supplier quality)
Builds
New vehicle components and parts for Ford Motor Company
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Supplier quality management
Required skills
APQP/PPAP execution, supplier quality management, risk escalation, cross-functional collaboration, structured problem-solving, program management, stakeholder engagement, document preparation, issue resolution (8D/ICA), travel management
Preferred skills
Manufacturing and quality experience, cross-functional/culture work experience, program management experience, extensive knowledge in manufacturing, AIAG APQP/PPAP knowledge, Quality Tools (5 Why, 8D)
Technologies
eAPQP System, GPDS, AIMS, APQP/PPAP tools
Responsibilities
Identify New Tooled End Items and manage Multi-Party Agreements; Represent supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings; Lead Priority and Supplier Champion selection processes; Train suppliers on APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment; Track PPAP and Schedule A status; Prepare standard documents for Milestone Reviews; Drive resolution of YELLOW/RED deliverables; Support onsite STA Launch support for Build events; Drive resolution of supplier quality issues via AIMS; Manage action plans to assure on-time PSW approvals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
