Supplier Quality Engineer – Powertrain

Ford Motor Company

Supplier Quality Engineer coordinating with suppliers for manufacturing excellence and quality assurance in Powertrain components at Ford.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites in collaboration with the Launch STA team.
Lead supplier readiness activities including **Schedule A**, **PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)** and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
Escalate critical issues promptly and drive structured “date‑to‑green” recovery plans with suppliers and management.
Conduct on‑site supplier evaluations for priority commodities in line with the **GPDS supplier engagement process**.
Support capacity studies with the Capacity Purchase team and Ford cross‑functional stakeholders.
Review and approve supplier incremental tooling and capacity uplift plans in line with **GCP study** requirements.
Monitor supplier capacity, production constraints, and 24/7 roster supply risks, including PPAPs beyond implementation timing.
Review **Capacity Analysis Reports (CARs)** for compliance and drive corrective actions.
Drive robust supplier failure prevention using **PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans (CP)**, and manufacturing health charts.
Ensure supplier compliance to manufacturing health chart standards and support development of new health charts where required.
Lead supplier compliance for special processes in collaboration with STA Technical Specialists.
Drive continuous improvement through **Q1 deployment, Q1 attainment/retention, MSA, SPC, and supplier training**.
Improve quality performance metrics including **Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU**, warranty reduction, and benchmarking.
Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies such as **G8D**, SPC, Gage R&R, and statistical analysis.
Lead new supplier site evaluations and supplier risk assessments for new sourcing in support of **GCST**, including mitigation planning.
Drive closure of supplier quality issues related to **Stop Ship/Stop Build**, **BSAQ projects**, and field actions.
Ensure compliance with corporate processes, SIM requirements, and mandatory training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent academic qualification.
Strong working proficiency in English for collaboration with global teams.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes related to assigned component commodities.
Strong understanding of quality systems and structured problem‑solving tools.
Experience in supplier site assessments, **APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T**.
Experience in quality systems, tools, and techniques.
Project management and cross‑functional coordination experience.
Supply risk or crisis management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Powertrain component development experience (Transmission and Axle).
Knowledge of Engine and Transmission assembly processes and systems: Fuel, cooling, exhaust, lubrication, valve train.
Hands‑on experience with: Ferrous and aluminium casting, Machining, forging, heat treatment, Welding, coating, plating.
Exposure to plastic injection moulding and stamping processes.
Experience with CQI requirements: CQI‑9 (Heat Treatment), CQI‑23 (Injection Moulding), CQI‑15 (Welding), CQI‑11 (Plating)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites in collaboration with the Launch STA team.
Lead supplier readiness activities including **Schedule A**, **PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)** and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
Escalate critical issues promptly and drive structured “date‑to‑green” recovery plans with suppliers and management.
Conduct on‑site supplier evaluations for priority commodities in line with the **GPDS supplier engagement process**.
Support capacity studies with the Capacity Purchase team and Ford cross‑functional stakeholders.
Review and approve supplier incremental tooling and capacity uplift plans in line with **GCP study** requirements.
Monitor supplier capacity, production constraints, and 24/7 roster supply risks, including PPAPs beyond implementation timing.
Review **Capacity Analysis Reports (CARs)** for compliance and drive corrective actions.
Drive robust supplier failure prevention using **PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans (CP)**, and manufacturing health charts.
Ensure supplier compliance to manufacturing health chart standards and support development of new health charts where required.
Lead supplier compliance for special processes in collaboration with STA Technical Specialists.
Drive continuous improvement through **Q1 deployment, Q1 attainment/retention, MSA, SPC, and supplier training**.
Improve quality performance metrics including **Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU**, warranty reduction, and benchmarking.
Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies such as **G8D**, SPC, Gage R&R, and statistical analysis.
Lead new supplier site evaluations and supplier risk assessments for new sourcing in support of **GCST**, including mitigation planning.
Drive closure of supplier quality issues related to **Stop Ship/Stop Build**, **BSAQ projects**, and field actions.
Ensure compliance with corporate processes, SIM requirements, and mandatory training. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent academic qualification.
Strong working proficiency in English for collaboration with global teams.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes related to assigned component commodities.
Strong understanding of quality systems and structured problem‑solving tools.
Experience in supplier site assessments, **APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T**.
Experience in quality systems, tools, and techniques.
Project management and cross‑functional coordination experience.
Supply risk or crisis management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Powertrain component development experience (Transmission and Axle).
Knowledge of Engine and Transmission assembly processes and systems: Fuel, cooling, exhaust, lubrication, valve train.
Hands‑on experience with: Ferrous and aluminium casting, Machining, forging, heat treatment, Welding, coating, plating.
Exposure to plastic injection moulding and stamping processes.
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Hard Skills & Tools

PPAPAPQPSPCGD&TPFMEASCCAFControl PlansG8DCapacity Analysis Reportsmanufacturing processes

Soft Skills

project managementcross-functional coordinationstrong verbal communicationstrong written communicationstructured problem-solvingsupplier risk managementcontinuous improvementcollaborationleadershiptraining

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringCQI-9CQI-23CQI-15CQI-11