• STA Operations Analyst

    Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI)


    In this position ...

     

    This is a strategic, engineering-based role focused on the governance, optimization, and global alignment of Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) processes. The position serves as a bridge between technical policy and operational execution, ensuring that global teams and suppliers adhere to standardized procedures while driving continuous improvement.

     

    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...

     

    + **Process Governance:** Leading team concurrence on STA policies and ensuring the effective cascade of global procedural changes across Purchasing, Product Development, and supplier networks.

    + **Systems & IT Integration:** Defining technical requirements for STA IT projects, testing system changes, and managing SharePoint administration to support data-driven decision-making.

    + **Quality & Technical Alignment:** Leveraging deep knowledge of quality tools (such as APQP, PPAP, and GPDS) and problem-solving methodologies to troubleshoot issues and improve supplier performance metrics.

    + **Analysis & Communication:** Developing executive-level reports and presentations that provide insight into process effectiveness, while managing cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.

     

    You'll have...

     

    • Proficiency in Q1, Advance Product Quality Planning, PPAP, Supplier Improvement Metrics, Global Product Development System (GPDS), Prevent Recurrence

    • Microsoft Office/Ford System Knowledge adept user

    • Knowledge of Problem-Solving tools

    • Ability to troubleshoot customer issues and concerns

    • SharePoint Administration Knowledge

    • Business Acumen

     

    Even better, you may have...

     

    • Cross-Functional working environment

    • Project management

    • Supplier Site Development and/or Program STA experience preferred

    • Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks; both administrative and analytical

    • Effective presenter and ability to develop executive presentation materials

    • Ability to train and effectively communicate

     

    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

    • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

     

    This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 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.

     

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    **Requisition ID** : 57090