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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As a key member of the Ford Supply Chain team, you can add critical value to the entire organization. You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. If you have the background to develop strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships that will result in decreased costs, improved quality, and enhanced sustainability, we want you to join us.

In this position...

This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead Supplier Quality improvement across multiple vehicle plants in North America. You will engage with Ford plant and supplier leadership to drive R/1000, QR and delivery improvement with some of Ford's highest leverage suppliers. Weekly travel to Ford and supplier plants should be expected.

What you'll do...

+ Manage STA group consisting of Resident Managers & Resident Engineers.

+ Communicate to management to assure adequate resources are in place. Prioritize and allocate resources to achieve Resident objectives.

+ Manage Purchasing and STA global BPR/QOS reporting for Warranty and Things Gone Wrong (TGW) metrics

+ Support the facilitation of help needed with PVT (Product Vehicle Team) and/or Manufacturing for issue resolution where suppliers need help from Ford.

+ Ensure direct interface with supplier manufacturing sites for containment and closure of zero MIS special cause supplier process (SP) current model quality BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects.

+ Support Global Quality status reporting by driving timely closure and accuracy of zero MIS Top Warranty issues.

+ Ensure participation as needed in VRT (Variability Reduction Team) and forums and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR’s).

+ Support STA Residents in directing Resident Supplier Representatives.

+ Ensure STA Resident responsible actions in the Top Supplier Incoming Quality process are executed.

+ Ensure timely containment of stop shipments and accurate binning of root cause owner in BSAQ.

+ Support the identification of common cause warranty issues requiring either Site STA, Central Quality, or Black Belt support.

+ Ensure communication of Best Practice/Lessons Learned to STA activities

+ Drive adherence to all organizational and corporate policy and procedures

+ Prioritize STA Resident Engineer and Manager training and provide performance feedback through the Performance Review process

+ Lead employee development consistent with Human Resources policy and procedures

You'll have...

+ Bachelor of Science / Engineering or Equivalent in a relevant field

+ Be proficient in English when working with global teams

+ Knowledge of Problem Solving Tools.

+ Experience in the use of Quality Tools and Project Management

+ Strong communication, inter-personal and team building skills

+ Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 75% of the time

Even better, you may have...

+ Plant Manufacturing or Quality Experience

+ Manager Role Experience

+ Site and/or Program experience

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/LL5NonHTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD\_\_;!!N\_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!BS01zyl13wQ4BCR3lP9UDt95nSX6Fis8MYo3hYuT3jkvb9ixZ0i5IWhBULGqc0f8-6WvmQqn1kaiIDU$)

This position is a leadership level 5.

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** : 46084