Core STA Engineer Casting

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The Ford Global Core STA Team is committed to delivering a world-class automotive supply base that produces best-in-class quality the most efficiently and cost-effectively 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.

In this position...

You will leverage your manufacturing and technical expertise in High Pressure die Casting Greensand molding and Semi-permanent molding castings for structural EV and ICE vehicle applications. Youll also support the Industrialization of our Global Suppliers with technical expertise as they invest and grow their business to support ours.

What youll do

• Engagement with external suppliers to drive robust Casting manufacturing process standard execution to deliver quality and delivery excellence
• Collaborate with Research and PD to understand new technologies and how they might impact the supply base
• In depth Casting process feasibility analysis for new supplier sites new technology and high-risk commodities
• Lead development documentation and implementation of critical core STA deliverables during Industrialization planning and execution
• Participate in Casting process standard governance Tech Clubs and supplier summits
• Provide Casting process technical support during issue resolution to cascade supplier systemic quality capacity delivery and manufacturing lessons learned to prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with peers in Product Development Research and Supply Chain to drive optimal sourcing decisions
• Travel up to 50%

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science Degree
• 3-5 years minimum HPDC/LPDC/SPM/Greens and process/manufacturing experience
• Foundry operational experience is in casting manufacturing processes and process control
• 2 or more years of manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of AIAG PPAP APQP CQI-27 Control Plan etc. and Ford Customer Specific quality methodologies
• Experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments
• Knowledge of problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites

Even better you may have

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering; MBA/MS preferred - Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical or Metallurgy/Materials Science
• English (Spanish plus) language fluently to effectively communicate with global teams
• Advance knowledge of casting manufacturing process(es) with hands-on experience
• Experience in the casting process planning implementation and launch and secondary manufacturing operations (machining assembly etc)
• Experience in project management and/or program launches preferred
• 2 or more years of automotive manufacturing experience

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 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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sponsorship is not available for this position.

This role is open to salary grades 6 7 & 8.

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