Resident STA Quality Engineer

Ford • Kansas City, MO

4d • $84,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident STA Quality Engineer leads critical supplier processes to improve Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance. The role participates in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system Powertrain Variability Reduction Team (PRT) meetings, and drives resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns. It supports QR procedures, including concern binning, threshold QR reviews, and QR dispute resolution, and coordinates part quality confirmation for suppliers with repetitive containment failures.

The position leads containment of special-cause supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS IRIS projects; aligns with VRT on Supplier Process IRIS issues for Glidepath values; and provides early notification and support for potential supplier-process Stop Shipments. As the direct Plant Vehicle Team resident supplier representative, it liaises between STA and plant management, supports daily plant quality meetings, tracks vehicle On-Hold and Release processes, and helps ensure accurate root-cause reporting for Prevent Action Closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in Quality Management, Problem Solving, APQP, and PPAP processes.
• At least 2 years of plant manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading multiple complex assignments with demanding timelines.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical supplier processes to improve Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance.
• Participate in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system PRT (Powertrain Variability Reduction Team) meetings.
• Drive resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns.
• Support QR procedures by assisting with concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and supporting QR dispute resolution.
• Coordinate the part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failures.
• Lead containment of special-cause supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS IRIS projects.
• Align with VRT on Supplier Process IRIS issues for Glidepath values.
• Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team about potential supplier-process Stop Shipments.
• Support containment of supplier Stop Ship issues and assist the Site STA team with vehicle On-Hold and Release process tracking.
• Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root-cause reporting for the Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process.
• Monitor the daily production report (DPR) and notify STA management about issues requiring Site STA team awareness or intervention.
• Act as the direct Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) resident supplier representative and liaison between STA and plant management.
• Support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (or PIC Room) by reporting on containment of Supplier Process ECB (Early Concern Binning) issues.
• Participate in VRT forums and lead supplier preparation for VQRs (Vehicle Quality Reviews).

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up childcare.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level