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In this position ....

+ Lead industrialization and commodity business plan development for high complexity interior commodities.

+ Develop STA point of view with Technical Experts and affected regions on manufacturing feasibility risk assessment and readiness for interior commodity manufacturing.

+ Support and execute launch preparation with the suppliers through and including Phase 3 PPAP.

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 will do ....

+ Knowledge in manufacturing, Interior Commodity Preferred (e.g. Injection Molding, Foam in Place, Vac Forming, IMG, IMGL, Paint, Press Bonding, welding, stamping, assembly, etc.)

+ Collaborative minded with ability to work within a team

+ Willing to travel to support program launches

+ Lead development of manufacturing feasibility plans for new parents, new technology, and high-risk commodities.

+ Review quality performance and evaluate enhancements for continuous improvement in interior commodity manufacturing

+ Drive implementation of robust manufacturing quality control strategies

+ Provide support to Site STA, engaging supplier’s Global Management team to address systemic quality, capacity, and manufacturing issues.

+ Support the development and maintenance of interior commodity manufacturing standards

+ Drive robust sourcing risk assessments on suppliers

+ Collaborate with peers in STA, Product Development, and Purchasing

+ Work with product engineering on design and engineering specifications (ES) to address feasibility issues

+ Provide guidance to purchasing for outsourced components/assemblies related to interior commodity manufacturing process and testing procedures

+ Coordinate efforts regarding FMA, SCCAF, pass through characteristics and quality metrics with cross-functional team

+ Develop global lessons learned and prevent recurrence.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

+ 3 - 5 years minimum experience in manufacturing, quality and supplier management.

+ Knowledge in manufacturing, Interior Commodity Preferred (e.g. Injection Molding, Foam in Place, Vac Forming, IMG, IMGL, Paint, Press Bonding, welding, stamping, assembly, etc.).

+ Flexibility to travel approximately 40%

+ Collaborative minded with ability to work within a team

Even better, you may have...

+ MBA/MS preferred – Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical

+ Ability to speak and write in the English language fluently to effectively communicate with global teams.

+ Advanced knowledge in manufacturing and Interior Commodity.

+ Review quality performance and evaluate enhancements for continuous improvement in interior commodity manufacturing

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

+ 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a range of salary grade 6, 7 or 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.

Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite 4 or more days.

per week.

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**Requisition ID** : 52648