STA Engineer - VO Resident (LAP)

Ford Motor • Louisville, KY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will lead critical supplier process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement. You will participate in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system VRT (Variability Reduction Team) meetings. You will drive the resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns. You will support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution. You will also assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers and assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
• 2+ years of Plant Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools
• Ability to develop and present materials to senior leadership with short timelines

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading multiple complex assignments with demanding timelines
• Experience in electrical, wiring, electronics module Quality experience
• Strong communication and team building

Responsibilities

• Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure.
• Lead containment of special-cause supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects.
• Align with VRT on Supplier Process (SP) BSAQ issues for Glidepath values.
• Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP).
• Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues.
• Assist Site STA team with vehicle On-Hold and Release process tracking.
• Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting.
• Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention.
• Act as direct Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) resident supplier representative and liaison between STA and plant management, support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (or PIC Room) to report on containment of SP ECB (Early Concern Binning) issues, participate in VRT forums, lead supplier preparation for VQRs (Vehicle Quality Review).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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