STA Launch /Resident Battery Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

102d

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? The Supply Chain team adds critical value to the entire organization. You'll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You'll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
• 5+ years' experience in one or more manufacturing processes: Casting, Machining, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes and Controls Automation programming
• 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% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
• Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines
• Manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations experience

Responsibilities

• Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics for battery assembly
• Lead cross-functional decisions with Ford & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues
• Implement actions to ensure zero battery pack assembly losses from suppliers
• Principal for on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
• Lead adherence to Ford standards (i.e.Q1)
• Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
• Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
• Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality

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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree