Overview
single point of contact for assigned powertrain supplier sites, accountable for site performance for new product launch and ongoing part quality.
* provide technical support to aid in improving quality systems and lead all supplier concern resolution.
* utilizes manufacturing site assessment to improve supplier quality.
* responsible for ongoing part quality & product launch
* lead gpds (global product development system) supplier engagement process
* ensure ppap compliance and on time execution to ford specific guidelines
* drive supplier continuous improvement and support 6-sigma and ford cross-functional matched pair initiatives
* apply advanced product quality planning to ensure flawless launch at each build milestone.
qualifications
* bachelor of science/ engineering, or academic equivalent - desired
* english language proficiency in reading, speaking and writing
* experience in following manufacturing processes: casting, machining, heat treatment, precise assembly, forging, welding - desired
* experience in quality systems, tools and techniques
* project management
* supply/crisis management
* problem solving
location: ford gtbc naucalpan estado de mexico.
responsibilities
* drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with launch team executing: schedule a, ppap (production part approval process), supplier quality issues resolution, escalating significant issues promptly and giving 'date to green' plan to management.
* conduct onsite evaluation visits for priority commodities as per gpds supplier engagement process for new programs.
* drive supplier process capacity issue resolution as needed – production constraint risk mitigation working with ford and supplier teams.
* review supplier capacity analysis reports (car) for compliance to capacity requirements.
* drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence with the assigned sites through q1-msa deployment, q1 attainment/ retention, health chart deployment, supplier training as required.
* drive robust supplier failure mode avoidance through pfmea, sccaf, control plan, manufacturing feasibility review and health chart deployment as applicable.
* drive deployment & improvement of quality performance requirements (q1, qr, tgw, r/1000, cpu), through warranty reduction, benchmarking, lean manufacturing, g8d (global 8 disciplines) methodology, pfmea (process failure mode effect analysis), spc (statistical process control), gage r&r (repeatability and reproducibility) as required.
* drive supplier process quality issues closure related to stop ship/build, bsaq (balanced single agenda for quality) projects and field action stop ship/prevent action.
disclaimer:
ford motor company is an equal opportunity employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.
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