In this position...

· Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery

· Lead cross-functional decisions with Ford & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues.

· Implement actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers

· Principal for on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations

· Lead adherence to Ford standards (i

You'll have...

· Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude

· 5+ years’ experience in one or more, but not limited to the following manufacturing process:

· Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes, Controls Automation programming, Paint, Chroming, SMC,

· 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 75% of the time

Even better, you may have...

· Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines

· Manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD 

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

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.

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.What you'll do...

· 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

· Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery

· Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations