Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead cross-functional decisions with Ford & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues.
Implement actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers
Principal for on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Lead adherence to Ford standards (i.e.Q1)
Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Skills Required :
Quality Management, PPAP processes, Problem Solving, APQP
Experience Required :
Bachelor of Science / Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude