Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer - Casting and Machining

Supplier Technical Assisstance- Casting & Machining

. Drive Flawless Launches at assigned supplier sites
· Conduct OnSite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for newprograms
. Drive Manufacturing feasibility Reviews with suppliers before kicking off APQP and implement relevant actions toensure arobust process & product quality.
· Drive capacity uplift actions implementation with suppliers inline with the GCP study requirements – Review supplier incremental tooling work plan and track through PPAP
· Drive Production constraint risk mitigation working with Ford and Supplier teams and manage “date to green” plan
· Monitor supply status of 24/7 roster suppliers and Blue bar status of PPAPs beyond implementation timing
· Review supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) for compliance to uplift capacity requirements
· Drive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance through DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF, CP reviews, Manufacturing feasibility reviews and Health chart deployment as applicable
· Drive Supplier manufacturing health chart compliance and support development of new health charts
· Drive suppliers for Special process compliance with the support of STA Technical Specialists
· Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence with the assigned sites through Q1-MSA deployment,Q1attainment/ retention, Health chart deployment, Supplier training as required.
· Drive deployment & improvement of Quality performance requirements (Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU), through Warranty Reduction, Benchmarking, Lean Manufacturing, G8D (Global 8 Disciplines) methodology, PFMEA, SPC,Gage R&R etc. as required
· Drive new supplier site evaluations and Supplier Risk Assessment on new sourcing in support of GCST, identifying Risk Mitigation.
· Drive closure of supplier process Quality issues related to Stop Ship/Build and Field Action Stop Ship / Prevent Action
· Drive compliance to IATF16949 requirements 

. Drive Flawless Launches at assigned supplier sites
· Conduct OnSite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for newprograms
. Drive Manufacturing feasibility Reviews with suppliers before kicking off APQP and implement relevant actions toensure arobust process & product quality.
· Drive capacity uplift actions implementation with suppliers inline with the GCP study requirements – Review supplier incremental tooling work plan and track through PPAP
· Drive Production constraint risk mitigation working with Ford and Supplier teams and manage “date to green” plan
· Monitor supply status of 24/7 roster suppliers and Blue bar status of PPAPs beyond implementation timing
· Review supplier Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) for compliance to uplift capacity requirements
· Drive robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance through DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF, CP reviews, Manufacturing feasibility reviews and Health chart deployment as applicable
· Drive Supplier manufacturing health chart compliance and support development of new health charts
· Drive suppliers for Special process compliance with the support of STA Technical Specialists
· Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence with the assigned sites through Q1-MSA deployment,Q1attainment/ retention, Health chart deployment, Supplier training as required.
· Drive deployment & improvement of Quality performance requirements (Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU), through Warranty Reduction, Benchmarking, Lean Manufacturing, G8D (Global 8 Disciplines) methodology, PFMEA, SPC,Gage R&R etc. as required
· Drive new supplier site evaluations and Supplier Risk Assessment on new sourcing in support of GCST, identifying Risk Mitigation.
· Drive closure of supplier process Quality issues related to Stop Ship/Build and Field Action Stop Ship / Prevent Action
· Drive compliance to IATF16949 requirements 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or academic equivalent.
Knowledge of manufacturing process(es) - Casting, Heat treatment, Machining.
Knowledge of Problem Solving and Quality systems and tools, GD&T.
Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance / similar functions will be an added advantage.
Be proficient in English when working with global teams.
The role requires extensive onsite presence at Supplier sites. Should be willing to travel 60% of the work time.

Experience Level

Mid Level