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This position serves as a key connection between suppliers and Ford’s cross-functional program teams, ensuring that new and changed components meet quality, timing, capacity, and production-readiness requirements.\nThe engineer drives APQP and Phased PPAP execution, monitors supplier deliverables, identifies and escalates launch risks, and facilitates action plans to support on-time PSW approval. The role also supports milestone reviews, supplier engagement activities, prototype and pre-production builds, and the resolution of supplier-related quality issues through structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. Success in this position requires strong program management, communication, technical problem-solving, and the ability to lead multiple suppliers and stakeholders through critical launch milestones.\n What you will do...\nIdentify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers. \nRepresent and be supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings \nDevelop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP System( include late starters, design changes, VPP updates, etc) \nObtain site codes for each NTEI from Program Purchasing to initiate eAPQP Schedule A submission requests. \nLead Priority supplier selection using GPDS Priority filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) and notify suppliers \nLead Supplier Champion Process supplier selection using Supplier Champion filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance). \nTrain suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP (Advanced Product Quality Planning/Production Part Approval Process) Readiness Assessment. \nManage and track on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations. \nTracking PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base. \nPrepare standard documents for all Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR) and OESAR / NML Assessment) \nDrive resolution of all YELLOW/RED deliverables with cross functional team members. \nParticipate in PAT (Program Activity Team), PST (Program Steering Team) and PMT (Program Module Team) change control meetings. Collaborate with CPMT (Component Program Module Team) leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program related changes impacting launch. \nSupport NMP Part Pedigree meetings and develop Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessment prior to each build for review with STA leadership \nAggressively manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals \nArrange cross functional meetings to drive PPAP issues resolution and manage action plans to assure on time PSW approvals \nProactively monitor, manage and escalate significant issues inhibiting Supplier PPAP/launch risks \nDrive on-time PPAP completion through OTG (Open-to-Go) meetings, PPAP timing alignment with eAPQP and communicate PSW status and delinquencies to Site STA and Program Team. \nProvide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV (Design Completion Verification) builds, PCF / TCB (Part Coordinate Fixture/Trim Coordination Build), etc.) \nDrive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS (Automated Issues Management System). Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA activity. In case of AIMS related to carry over parts engage Incoming Quality, Site or Resident STA engineers as necessary. \nSupport Start up Meetings / FCPA (Ford Consumer Product Audit), VOCF (Voice of Customer Fleet), Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Craftsmanship, R202, DEMS, Hard Rocks, Shortage meetings, White Board reviews. \nYou'll have ...\nBachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.\nBe proficient in English when working with global teams\nKnowledge of STA Quality tools and systems\nKnowledge of new model launch tools and systems\nAbility to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice\nAbility to lead resolution of manufacturing, quality, and/or capacity issues on-site with suppliers\nAbility to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 50-75% of the time\nEven Better ...\nThe following skills and experiences are recommended qualifications for this role:Manufacturing and Quality Experience\nCross-Functional/culture work experience \nProgram management experience\n\nExtensive knowledge in manufacturing\nKnowledge of AIAG (APQP), Product Planning Approval Process (PPAP) and extensive use of Quality Tools (5 Why, 8D, etc)\nYou 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!\nAs 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:\nImmediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage\nFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases\nTuition assistance\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\nA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day\nPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. \nFor a detailed look at our benefits, click here:\nhttps://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD\nThis position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.\nThis position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCandidates 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.\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. 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