STA Site Engineer
Core
Lead and collaborate with Ford and Tier 1 suppliers to industrialize and manage Quality and Capacity for Underbody/Chassis commodities (machining, forming, press, casting, heat treat, assembly) during new model launches and in-series production.
Role type
Senior Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineer
Builds
Underbody commodities (steering, suspension, transmission components) for Ford
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Manufacturing process knowledge, Capacity management, Quality systems and tools, Problem solving, Project management, Process quality expertise
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt, Statistical analysis, Mentoring experience, APQP/PPAP process knowledge, AI in problem solving
Technologies
PFMEA, SCCAF, CP, Q1-MSA, Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU, G8D, SPC, Gage R&R
Responsibilities
Drive flawless launches and PPAP compliance at supplier sites, conduct onsite evaluation visits, support capacity studies, drive capacity/uplift actions, resolve production constraint risks, monitor supply status and PPAP compliance, drive supplier failure mode avoidance, ensure manufacturing health chart compliance, drive continuous improvement via Lean Manufacturing, close supplier quality issues, and perform new supplier site evaluations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
