Hybrid Core STA Engineer – Rubber Molding

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Core STA Engineer – Rubber Molding
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Rubber Molding for Ford's STA team. Role involves technical expertise to ensure quality and continuous improvements in rubber processing and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority for rubber components (including mixing, molding, adhesion, and testing) and related special manufacturing processes.
• Lead and support technical problem-solving efforts for quality issues (e.g., Stop Ships, Field Actions, QRs), production supply challenges, and warranty concerns related to rubber molded parts including onsite visits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in materials, manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment for rubber molding.
• Develop and deliver technical training to provide mentoring and consulting to internal teams and suppliers on best practices in rubber manufacturing processes and rubber materials.
• Interface with Product Development and Supplier teams to provide expert input on design for manufacturing feasibility for new rubber component designs including work on new technology projects and related forums.
• Ensure the implementation of robust quality planning and execution tools within the supply chain, upholding supplier quality standards for rubber products.
• Work with Supplier Partners by routine onsite assessments and forward model reviews for new programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5+ years experience with rubber processing and manufacturing.
• Experience in Project Management and/or major program launches.
• Knowledge of problem solving and process improvement.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently to effectively communicate with global teams.
• Ability to travel up to 70%.
• MS in engineering (preferred)
• Preferred 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing process(es), with a significant portion of this experience dedicated manufacturing processes and process control relevant to rubber molding.
• Preferred knowledge of and experience in tire building and construction including Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) regulations.
• Experience in individual and team coaching, mentoring and development.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications to generate professional charts, graphs, presentations, and reports.

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.