About this role
As a Supplier Quality Engineer (STA) – Powertrain, you will work closely with suppliers and Ford cross‑functional teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes, on‑time PPAP approval, capacity readiness, and continuous quality improvement. You will play a critical role in launch execution, supplier risk mitigation, and long‑term manufacturing excellence
Supplier Launch & Readiness
• 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. Supplier Capacity & Risk 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. Quality & Manufacturing Excellence
• 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. Supplier Development & Issue Resolution
• 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.
Required
• 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. Preferred / Recommended Experience
• 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. Preferred Commodity & Technical Experience
• Knowledge of Engine and Transmission assembly processes and systems: • Fuel, cooling, exhaust, lubrication, valve train.
• Hands‑on experience with: • Ferrous and aluminum casting • Machining, forging, heat treatment • Welding, coating, plating • plastic injection molding • stamping processes
• Experience with CQI requirements: • CQI‑9 (Heat Treatment) • CQI‑23 (Injection Moulding) • CQI‑15 (Welding) • CQI‑11 (Plating