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As a key member of the Ford Supply Chain team, you can add 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. If you have the background to develop strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships that will result in decreased costs, improved quality, and enhanced sustainability, we want you to join us.
In this position...
This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead Supplier Quality improvement across multiple vehicle plants in North America. You will engage with Ford plant and supplier leadership to drive upfront Launch Planning and Industrialization as well as downstream R/1000, QR and delivery improvement with some of Ford's highest leverage suppliers. Weekly travel to Ford and supplier plants should be expected.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Manage Supplier Technical Assistance group consisting of Launch and Resident Managers & supporting teams.
- Manage program readiness through APQP, aligning with cross functional leaders, driving issue resolution in order to deliver programs on time with Quality.
- Ensure Process adherence by both internal Ford skill teams as well as Supplier Engagement on Major and Moderate Programs
- Monitor Schedule B, Industrialization Readiness and PPAP on each Program and communicate status and help needed from cross functional leaders including Site Supplier Technical Assistance
- Communicate to management to assure adequate resources are in place. Prioritize and allocate resources to achieve Launch and Resident team objectives.
- Support the facilitation of help needed with PVT (Product Vehicle Team) and/or Manufacturing for issue resolution where suppliers need help from Ford.
- Ensure direct interface with supplier manufacturing sites for containment and closure of zero Month In Service special cause supplier process (SP) current model quality projects.
- Manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals
- Ensure participation as needed in VRT (Variability Reduction Team) and forums and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR’s).
- Support pre-production builds and drive resolution of supplier quality concerns
- Ensure timely containment of stop shipments and release of vehicles on hold for quality concerns
- Ensure communication of Best Practice/Lessons Learned to STA activities
- Drive adherence to all organizational and corporate policy and procedures
- Lead employee development consistent with Human Resources policy and procedures
You'll have...
- Bachelor of Science / Engineering or Equivalent in a relevant field
- Be proficient in English when working with global teams
- Knowledge of Problem Solving Tools.
- Experience in the use of Quality Tools and Project Management
- Strong communication, inter-personal and team building skills
- Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 75% of the time
Even better, you may have...
- Plant Manufacturing or Quality Experience
- Supply/Crisis Management Experience
- Manager Role Experience
Site and/or Program experience
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science, engineering degree, or equivalent relevant education
- Proficiency in English when working with global teams
- Knowledge of problem-solving tools
- Experience using quality tools and project management
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills
- Ability to travel approximately 75% in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Plant manufacturing or quality experience
- Supply or crisis management experience
- Managerial experience
- Site and/or program experience
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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