Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer focusing on Underbody Programs for Ford. Ensuring quality and supplier readiness through industrialization and advanced product quality planning.
Responsibilities
Train suppliers and cross-functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment.
Identify and manage all New Tooled End Items (NTEI) for assigned Underbody programs, including multi-party agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers.
Proactively monitor, manage, and escalate significant issues inhibiting supplier PPAP completion and overall launch risks.
Lead and track the on-time completion of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) status and submission requirements from the supply base.
Develop and manage industrialization plans for new components, technologies, and new supplier locations, ensuring manufacturing readiness.
Conduct robust sourcing risk assessments, particularly for new technologies and complex commodities, and identify appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Drive resolution of all critical (YELLOW/RED) APQP deliverables with cross-functional team members and the supply base.
Arrange and lead cross-functional meetings to drive PPAP issue resolution and manage action plans to assure on-time Part Submission Warrant (PSW) approvals.
Support and understand Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessments for each build.
Drive resolution of supplier quality issue Read Across: including containment, 8D follow-up, and root cause analysis (ICA/PCA).
Collaborate with Component Program Module Team (CPMT) leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program-related timing.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science/Engineering or academic equivalent.
Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to effectively communicate with global teams.
Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) methodologies and disciplines.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control, particularly relevant to underbody components.
Familiarity with quality tools and systems (e.g., Problem Solving tools, Lean principles, GPDS).
Understanding of new program launch milestones and systems.
Availability to travel
MUST-Manufacturing and Launch experience.
Experience in Project Management, Program Launch, or Supplier Site Management.
Demonstrated understanding of Safe Launch, APQP, PPAP, and Industrialization.
Cross-functional/cross-cultural work experience.
Experience working effectively with Supply Chain, Product Development and Manufacturing teams.
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to having a diverse workforce
Job title
Supplier Technical Assistance – Program Manager, Manufacturing & Launch
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