Resident STA Quality Engineer

In this position...  

Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement. 

Participate in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system VRT (Variability Reduction Team) meetings. Drive resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns. 

Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution. Assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers. Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy. 

 

 

What you'll do... 

· Facilitate Top Supplier process.

· Participate in Whiteboard, VRT meetings etc. as needed on an exception basis. Drive resolution of external

supplier process zero MIS warranty concerns through ECB binning, supplier notification, and driving containment

at the supplier.

· Support QR (Quality Reject) procedures, by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QR’s, and providing

support for dispute resolution. Assist IQ with non- responsive suppliers. Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM

(Parts Per Million) data accuracy. Administer part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive

containment failure.

· Lead containment through completion of special cause supplier process zero MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single

Agenda for Quality) projects.

· Support Global Quality status reporting by driving timely closure and accuracy of Top Warranty issues.

· Align with VRT (Variability Reduction Team) on SP (Supplier Process) BSAQ Glidepath values.

· Provide early notification to and engage STA Site team on potential stop shipments which are related to supplier

process. Provide support in containing supplier stop ship issue. Assist STA Site team with vehicle on hold and

release process tracking. Work with Stop Ship Stakeholders to support proper root cause owner is identified for

PAC (Prevent Action Closure).

· Monitor daily production report and provide notification to STA management for issues that require site STA

awareness/intervention.

· Act as direct PVT (Plant Vehicle Team) resident supplier representative and liaison between STA and plant

management, support Daily Plant Quality Meeting to report on containment of SP ECB (Early Concern Binning)

issues, participate in VRT (Variability Reduction Team) forums, lead supplier preparation for VQR’s (Vehicle

Quality Review).

 

You'll have...  

· Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude 

· 2+ years of Plant Manufacturing experience

· Quality experience

· Strong communication and team building 

· Be proficient in English when working with global teams

 

Even better, you may have... 

· Experience leading multiple complex assignments with demanding timelines 

· Knowledge of problem-solving tools 

· Knowledge of manufacturing processes 

· Ability to develop and present materials to senior leadership with short timelines 

 · Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

 

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.   

 

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. 

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