Identify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers
Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning System (include late starters, design changes, VPP updates, etc)
Obtain site codes for each NTEI from Program Purchasing to initiate eAPQP Schedule A submission requests
Train suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Readiness Assessment
Tracking PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base
Prepare standard documents for all Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR) and New Model Launch (NML) Assessment.
Drive resolution of all YELLOW/RED deliverables with cross functional team members.
Aggressively manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals
Arrange cross functional meetings to drive PPAP issues resolution and manage action plans to assure on time PSW approvals
Proactively monitor, manage and escalate significant issues inhibiting Supplier PPAP/launch risks
Support Start up Meetings / FCPA (Ford Consumer Product Audit), VOCF (Voice of Customer Fleet), Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Craftsmanship, R202, Hard Rocks, Shortage meetings, White Board reviews
Represent and be supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings
Lead Priority supplier selection using GPDS Priority filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) and notify suppliers
Lead Supplier Champion Process supplier selection using Supplier Champion filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance)
Manage and track on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations
Participate 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
Support NMP Part Pedigree meetings and develop Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessment prior to each build for review with STA leadership
Drive 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
Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV (Design Completion Verification) builds, PCF / TCB (Part Coordinate Fixture/Trim Coordination Build), etc.)
Drive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS (Automated Issues Management System). Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA

Requirements

Bachelor of Science/Engineering or academic equivalent
Knowledge of STA quality tools and systems
Knowledge of new model launch tools and systems
Ability to travel in North America (includes Canada and Mexico) approximately 30% of the time
Even better, you may have ...
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations experience
Knowledge in manufacturing
Knowledge of AIAG (APQP), Product Planning Approval Process (PPAP) and extensive use of Quality Tools (5 Why, 8D, etc)

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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Advanced Product Quality Planning (eAPQP)Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Quality tools (5 Why, 8D)Parts Pedigree Risk AssessmentSupplier Engagement ProcessPhased PPAP managementMilestone Reviews preparationChange control meetings participationSupplier quality issue resolutionOnsite launch support

Soft Skills

Cross-functional collaborationTraining and mentoringProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipProject managementConflict resolutionProactive monitoringAction plan managementSupplier advocacy

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering