Supplier Quality Engineer – Powertrain (STA)

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (STA) – Powertrain, you will work closely with suppliers and Ford cross‑functional teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes, on‑time PPAP approval, capacity readiness, and continuous quality improvement. You will play a critical role in launch execution, supplier risk mitigation, and long‑term manufacturing excellence.

Supplier Launch & Readiness

• Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites in collaboration with the Launch STA team.
• Lead supplier readiness activities including Schedule A, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Escalate critical issues promptly and drive structured “date‑to‑green” recovery plans with suppliers and management.

Supplier Capacity & Risk Management

• Conduct on‑site supplier evaluations for priority commodities in line with the GPDS supplier engagement process.
• Support capacity studies with the Capacity Purchase team and Ford cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Review and approve supplier incremental tooling and capacity uplift plans in line with GCP study requirements.
• Monitor supplier capacity, production constraints, and 24/7 roster supply risks, including PPAPs beyond implementation timing.
• Review Capacity Analysis Reports (CARs) for compliance and drive corrective actions.

Quality & Manufacturing Excellence

• Drive robust supplier failure prevention using PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans (CP), and manufacturing health charts.
• Ensure supplier compliance to manufacturing health chart standards and support development of new health charts where required.
• Lead supplier compliance for special processes in collaboration with STA Technical Specialists.
• Drive continuous improvement through Q1 deployment, Q1 attainment/retention, MSA, SPC, and supplier training.
• Improve quality performance metrics including Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU, warranty reduction, and benchmarking.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies such as G8D, SPC, Gage R&R, and statistical analysis.

Supplier Development & Issue Resolution

• Lead new supplier site evaluations and supplier risk assessments for new sourcing in support of GCST, including mitigation planning.
• Drive closure of supplier quality issues related to Stop Ship/Stop Build, BSAQ projects, and field actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate processes, SIM requirements, and mandatory training.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent academic qualification.
• Strong working proficiency in English for collaboration with global teams.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes related to assigned component commodities.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and structured problem‑solving tools.

Preferred / Recommended Experience

• Experience in supplier site assessments, APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T.
• Experience in quality systems, tools, and techniques.
• Project management and cross‑functional coordination experience.
• Supply risk or crisis management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Commodity & Technical Experience

• Powertrain component development experience (Transmission and Axle)
• Knowledge of Engine and Transmission assembly processes and systems: 
  • Fuel, cooling, exhaust, lubrication, valve train.
• Hands‑on experience with: 
  • Ferrous and aluminium casting
  • Machining, forging, heat treatment
  • Welding, coating, plating
• Exposure to plastic injection moulding and stamping processes.
• Experience with CQI requirements: 
  • CQI‑9 (Heat Treatment)
  • CQI‑23 (Injection Moulding)
  • CQI‑15 (Welding)

CQI‑11 (Plating