STA Engineer

In this position .

The STA Engineer will work with the manufacturing engineering team to act as a bridge between the plant vehicle team (PVT) STA and plant management providing updates on supplierrelated quality issues and participating in quality meetings.

The candidate will work collaboratively within Ford and multiple mod center partners to launch specialty vehicle programs and accessories for body exterior body Interior and electrical for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles for Ford Blue and Modele programs. The candidate will be responsible for industrializing and managing Quality Capacity and resolving production delivery issues for new model programs launches and current production programs. Flexibility to travel within US/Canada and Mexico is required.

What you will do

• The primary focus is on improving supplier quality and reducing quality rejects (QRs). This involves leading process improvements analyzing warranty concerns and ensuring data accuracy related to QR/PPM.
• Containment and Problem Resolution: A significant part of the role involves containing quality issues arising from suppliers managing stopship situations and supporting root cause analysis for preventative actions.
• The STA Engineer acts as a bridge between the plant vehicle team (PVT) STA and plant management providing updates on supplierrelated quality issues and participating in quality meetings.
• Technical Support and Development: The role includes developing and implementing STA deliverables industrialization plans and quality systems for suppliers particularly those involved in modification centers.
• The position requires strong collaboration with various teams (VRT STA Site team technical specialists) and effective communication with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• BSAQ: Framework for addressing quality issues with suppliers.
• Ensuring proper PAC closure of preventative actions based on root cause analysis.
• Standardized mod center PPAP requirements review and approve mod center PPAP for both VP and FCS content: PFMEA Process Control Plans
• Develop manufacturing APQP.
• DIO (Dealer Invoiced Option): DIO wheel program / Support for FAD processes.
• Ford Custom Garage: Support initiative in 3rd party upfitter developing and establishing quality system.
• Supplier Quality Improvement: The primary focus is on improving supplier quality and reducing quality rejects (QRs). This involves leading process improvements analyzing warranty concerns and ensuring data accuracy related to QR/PPM.
• Containment and Problem Resolution: A significant part of the role involves containing quality issues arising from suppliers managing stopship situations and supporting root cause analysis for preventative actions.

You will have

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or related technical field
• 4 years manufacturing quality experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Even better you may have...

• Experience developing and monitoring quality systems
• Understanding of automotive networks
• Technical aptitude desire to learn
• Enjoys beings hands on with projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and commodities (multitask)
• Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams
• Position is not open to sponsorships.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits click here: https://fordcareers/GSRnonHTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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