STA Site Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

3h • $96,720 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) engineer specializing in interior commodities. The role industrializes and manages supplier quality and capacity at Tier 1 supplier sites, covering processes such as injection molding, blow molding, low-pressure molding, thermoforming, and final assembly. The engineer supports both new-model launches and in-series production for Battery Electric Vehicle and Internal Combustion Engine programs.

The Site STA – Interiors leads and collaborates with Ford teams and supplier partners to launch interior commodities, including seats, instrument panels, door trim, headliners, carpet and flooring, console modules, interior trim and garnish, and soft-touch and foam components. The position also addresses production delivery issues and works to resolve quality and capacity risks.

The role requires travel of up to 75%, with increased travel during program launches. It is salary grade 7 or 8, with listed ranges of $84,480–$141,360 and $96,720–$162,120, respectively. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The position is onsite, as indicated by the listing’s #LI-Onsite tag.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or engineering degree, or academic equivalent.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for interior commodities, including injection molding, blow molding, and assembly processes for doors, consoles, hard trim, instrument panels, ducts, and headliners.
• Good understanding of capacity management for the interior commodities listed in the posting.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods, quality systems, and quality tools.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, with increased travel required during program launches.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes with hands-on experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and apply Six Sigma principles, including DMAIC.
• Experience conducting statistical analysis and mentoring other engineers.
• Experience mentoring internal teams of Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Experience industrializing new automotive electronics manufacturing suppliers at North American greenfield sites and leading them to on-time PPAP approval.
• Experience with Ford's phased PPAP and APQP processes and deliverables.
• Experience using AI in problem-solving cases.

Responsibilities

• Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites in collaboration with the Launch STA team, including Schedule A, PPAP, and supplier quality issue resolution; promptly escalate significant issues and develop date-to-green plans for management.
• Conduct onsite evaluation visits for priority commodities in accordance with the GPDS supplier engagement process for new programs.
• Support capacity studies in coordination with suppliers and Ford cross-functional teams.
• Review supplier incremental tooling work plans for compliance with PPAP requirements.
• Drive supplier implementation of capacity and uplift actions in line with GCP study requirements.
• Resolve supplier process capacity issues and mitigate production constraint risks with Ford and supplier teams, managing date-to-green plans.
• Monitor supply status for 24/7 roster suppliers and Blue Bar status of PPAPs beyond implementation timing.
• Review supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CARs) for compliance with capacity requirements.
• Drive supplier failure-mode avoidance through PFMEA, SCCAF, control plan reviews, manufacturing feasibility reviews, and health chart deployment, as applicable.
• Drive supplier manufacturing health chart compliance and support the development of new health charts.
• Drive supplier compliance with special-process requirements with support from STA Technical Specialists.
• Promote continuous improvement at assigned sites through Q1-MSA deployment, Q1 attainment and retention, health chart deployment, and supplier training as needed.
• Drive deployment and improvement of quality performance requirements, including Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, and CPU, using reduction, benchmarking, lean manufacturing, G8D, PFMEA, SPC, and Gage R&R methods as needed.
• Conduct new supplier site evaluations and supplier risk assessments for new sourcing in support of GCST, identifying risk mitigation actions.
• Drive closure of supplier process quality issues related to Stop Ship/Build, BSAQ projects, and Field Action Stop Ship/Prevent Action.
• Drive compliance with organizational and corporate training requirements and the SIM process.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new-parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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.
• 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