In this position...
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Casting to join our Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) team. This critical role involves applying deep technical knowledge to ensure quality, drive continuous improvements, and provide expert guidance in casting processes and manufacturing within our global supply base.
The Ford Global Core STA Team is committed to delivering a world class automotive supply base that produces best in class quality in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
Our diverse Global Core STA Team includes team members in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is comprised of manufacturing experts with specialties in body exterior, body interior, chassis, powertrain, and electrical. Together our team works to understand the changing manufacturing landscape, identify new opportunities, and take action to design and innovate for the future of mobility.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
What you'll do...
Act as a supplier technical assistance core engineer
Lead development, documentation, and implementation of the industrialization of components sourced to suppliers for new programs
Ensure component manufacturing strategy is feasible and meets timing, quality and capacity requirements
Perform New technology/manufacturing feasibility assessments
Optimize manufacturing processes
Coordinate the completion of the Core STA industrialization deliverables
Collaborate with research and core PD to understand new technologies and how they might impact the supply base.
Collaborate with PD, purchasing, and site STA to drive optimal sourcing decisions.
Collaborate with PD and purchasing to optimize the best manufacturing processes and deliver the best cost at job #1.
Lead/participate in efforts to break capacity constraints, resolve systemic technical issues, and address critical issues impacting launch or production.
Collaborate with technical specialists and cross functional partners to develop best practices and lessons learned (health charts) for critical commodities.
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You'll have...
Bachelor of Science/Engineering o r equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
5+ years experience with complex castings and automation processes
Strong ability to assess manufacturing feasibility at the design phase
2-3 Years experience in or with the automotive supply base sourcing and manufacturing
2-3 Years proficiency with welding and/or Joining processes
Fluent in English
Knowledge of problem solving and quality skills
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Ability to travel up to 70%
Even better, you may have...
MS in engineering
3+ years in Assembly, stamping and welding process technology
5-10 years experience in or with the automotive supply base sourcing and manufacturing
In depth knowledge of the APQP and PPAP processes
Prior experience leading industrialization on new commodities
Prior experience in the Lean manufacturing disciplines (e.g. Bill of Process, capacity planning, design to target, etc.)
Demonstrated passion for developing new skills and tackling technical challenges
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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This position is a range of salary grade 6, 7 or 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite 4 or more days per week.
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