STA Launch Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you will be responsible for training suppliers and cross-functional team members on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment. You will manage and track the on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations, and track PPAP and Schedule A submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base. You will also represent and be a supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Proficient in English when working with global teams.
• Knowledge of STA Quality tools and systems.
• Knowledge of new model launch tools and systems.
• Ability to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice.
• Ability to lead resolution of manufacturing, quality, and/or capacity issues on-site with suppliers.
• Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 50-75% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing and Quality Experience
• Cross-Functional/culture work experience
• Program management experience
• Extensive knowledge in manufacturing
• Knowledge of AIAG (APQP), Product Planning Approval Process (PPAP) and extensive use of Quality Tools (5 Why, 8D, etc)

Responsibilities

• Identify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers.
• Represent and be supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings.
• Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information.
• Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP System (include late starters, design changes, VPP updates, etc).
• Obtain site codes for each NTEI from Program Purchasing to initiate eAPQP Schedule A submission requests.
• Lead Priority supplier selection using GPDS Priority filter, facilitate concurrence with PD, Purchasing and Site STA and notify suppliers.
• Lead Supplier Champion Process supplier selection using Supplier Champion filter, facilitate concurrence with PD, Purchasing and Site STA.
• Train suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment.
• Manage and track on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations.
• Tracking PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base.
• Prepare standard documents for all Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR) and OESAR / NML Assessment.
• Drive resolution of all YELLOW/RED deliverables with cross functional team members.
• Participate in PAT, PST and PMT change control meetings.
• Collaborate with CPMT leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program related changes impacting launch.
• Support NMP Part Pedigree meetings and develop Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessment prior to each build for review with STA leadership.
• Aggressively manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals.
• Arrange cross functional meetings to drive PPAP issues resolution and manage action plans to assure on time PSW approvals.
• Proactively monitor, manage and escalate significant issues inhibiting Supplier PPAP/launch risks.
• Drive on-time PPAP completion through OTG meetings, PPAP timing alignment with eAPQP and communicate PSW status and delinquencies to Site STA and Program Team.
• Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV builds, PCF / TCB, etc.).
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS.
• Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA activity.
• In case of AIMS related to carry over parts engage Incoming Quality, Site or Resident STA engineers as necessary.
• Support Start up Meetings / FCPA, VOCF, Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Craftsmanship, R202, DEMS, Hard Rocks, Shortage meetings, White Board reviews.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree