We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
The Ford Purchasing team adds 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.
In this position...
- Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement.
- Participate in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system VRT (Variability Reduction Team) meetings. Drive resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns.
- Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution. Assist the Incoming Quality (IQ) department with non-responsive suppliers. Assist suppliers and plants in QR/PPM (Parts Per Million) data accuracy.
What you'll do...
- Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure.
- Lead containment of special-cause supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects.
- Align with VRT on Supplier Process (SP) BSAQ issues for Glidepath values.
- Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP).
- Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues. Assist Site STA team with vehicle On-Hold and Release process tracking.
- Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting.
- Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention.
- Act as direct Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) resident supplier representative and liaison between STA and plant management, support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (or PIC Room) to report on containment of SP ECB (Early Concern Binning) issues, participate in VRT forums, lead supplier preparation for VQRs (Vehicle Quality Review).
You'll have...
- Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
- 2+ years of Plant Manufacturing experience
- Ability to develop and present materials to senior leadership with short timelines
Even better, you may have...
- Experience leading multiple complex assignments with demanding timelines
- Knowledge of problem-solving tools
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Quality experience
- Strong communication and team building
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
- 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 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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