Provide technical support to aid in improving quality systems and lead all supplier concern resolution- Utilizes Manufacturing Site Assessment to improve supplier quality- Responsible for ongoing part quality & product launch- Lead GPDS (Global Product Development System) Supplier Engagement Process- Ensure PPAP compliance to Ford Specific Guidelines- Drive Supplier continuous improvement and support 6-Sigma and Ford cross-functional matched pair initiatives- Advanced Product Quality Planning to ensure flawless launch at each build milestone- Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or academic equivalent- Be proficient in English when working with global teams- Experience in manufacturing processes like**:SMT Surface Mountain Technology, Electronics, Electromechanics, Wiring, Electrical Distribution Systems, Sensors, Cameras, Modules (5+ years of experience)**:- Experience in Quality systems, tools and techniques- Desirable experience in software validation and management- Project management experience Supply/Crisis Management ExperienceDISCLAIMER:Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.- Drive Flawless Launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with Launch team executing: Schedule A, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), Supplier Quality Issues resolution, escalating significant issues promptly and 'date to green' plan to appropriate management- Conduct onsite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for new programs- Drive Supplier Process capacity issues resolution as needed - Production constraint risk mitigation working with Ford and Supplier teams and manage "date to green" plan- Review supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) for compliance to capacity requirements- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence with the assigned sites through Q1-MSA deployment, Q1 attainment/ retention, Health chart deployment, Supplier training as required- Drive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance through PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plan, Manufacturing Feasibility review and Health chart deployment as applicable- Drive deployment & improvement of Quality performance requirements (Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU), through Warranty Reduction, Benchmarking, Lean Manufacturing, G8D (Global 8 Disciplines) methodology, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility) as required- Drive Supplier process Quality issues Closure related to Stop Ship/Build, BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects and Field Action Stop Ship/Prevent Action