Ford Motor Company

Supplier Technical Assistance – Program Manager, Manufacturing & Launch

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Naucalpan de Juárez • Mexico

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About the role

  • Train suppliers and cross-functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment.
  • Identify and manage all New Tooled End Items (NTEI) for assigned Underbody programs, including multi-party agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers.
  • Proactively monitor, manage, and escalate significant issues inhibiting supplier PPAP completion and overall launch risks.
  • Lead and track the on-time completion of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) status and submission requirements from the supply base.
  • Develop and manage industrialization plans for new components, technologies, and new supplier locations, ensuring manufacturing readiness.
  • Conduct robust sourcing risk assessments, particularly for new technologies and complex commodities, and identify appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Drive resolution of all critical (YELLOW/RED) APQP deliverables with cross-functional team members and the supply base.
  • Arrange and lead cross-functional meetings to drive PPAP issue resolution and manage action plans to assure on-time Part Submission Warrant (PSW) approvals.
  • Support and understand Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessments for each build.
  • Drive resolution of supplier quality issue Read Across: including containment, 8D follow-up, and root cause analysis (ICA/PCA).
  • Collaborate with Component Program Module Team (CPMT) leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program-related timing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science/Engineering or academic equivalent.
  • Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to effectively communicate with global teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) methodologies and disciplines.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control, particularly relevant to underbody components.
  • Familiarity with quality tools and systems (e.g., Problem Solving tools, Lean principles, GPDS).
  • Understanding of new program launch milestones and systems.
  • Availability to travel
  • MUST-Manufacturing and Launch experience.
  • Experience in Project Management, Program Launch, or Supplier Site Management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Safe Launch, APQP, PPAP, and Industrialization.
  • Cross-functional/cross-cultural work experience.
  • Experience working effectively with Supply Chain, Product Development and Manufacturing teams.
Benefits
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to having a diverse workforce
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)manufacturing processesprocess controlsourcing risk assessmentsroot cause analysisProblem Solving toolsLean principlesProject ManagementSupplier Site Management
Soft Skills
communicationcross-functional collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsrisk managementteam managementcultural awarenessaction planningissue resolution
Certifications
Bachelor of Science/Engineering