Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
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) leader

Requirements

Bachelor of Science/ Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
5+ years’ experience in one or more, but not limited to the following manufacturing process: Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes, Controls Automation programming, Paint, Chroming, SMC,
Ability to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice
Ability to lead resolution of manufacturing, quality, and/or capacity issues on-site with suppliers
Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 50-75% of the time
**Even better, you may have ...**
MBA/MS preferred – Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical
Manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations experience
Extensive 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

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)Manufacturing processesControls Automation programmingQuality ToolsCastingMachiningForgingStampingWelding

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationTrainingCollaborationPresentation skillsCross-functional team managementTroubleshootingAction plan managementSupplier advocacy

Certifications

Bachelor of Science/EngineeringMBA/MS preferred