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Windsor, ON, Canada (On-site)
Job Description
Come join our team in this exciting opportunity as a Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Launch Resident Engineer! The responsibility of this role is to deliver externally sourced new tooled parts for major vehicle and powertrain programs.
As a key member of the Ford of Canada 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.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Identify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers
Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning System (include late starters, design changes, VPP updates, etc)
Obtain site codes for each NTEI from Program Purchasing to initiate eAPQP Schedule A submission requests
Train suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Readiness Assessment
Tracking PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base
Prepare standard documents for all Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR) and New Model Launch (NML) Assessment.
Drive resolution of all YELLOW/RED deliverables with cross functional team members.
Aggressively manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals
Arrange cross functional meetings to drive PPAP issues resolution and manage action plans to assure on time PSW approvals
Proactively monitor, manage and escalation significant issues inhibiting Supplier PPAP/launch risks
Support Start up Meetings / FCPA (Ford Consumer Product Audit), VOCF (Voice of Customer Fleet), Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Craftsmanship, R202, Hard Rocks, Shortage meetings, White Board reviews
Represent and be supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings
Lead Priority supplier selection using GPDS Priority filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) and notify suppliers
Lead Supplier Champion Process supplier selection using Supplier Champion filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance)
Manage and track on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations
Participate in PAT (Program Activity Team), PST (Program Steering Team) and PMT (Program Module Team) change control meetings. Collaborate with CPMT (Component Program Module Team) leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program related changes impacting launch
Support NMP Part Pedigree meetings and develop Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessment prior to each build for review with STA leadership
Drive on-time PPAP completion through OTG (Open-to-Go) meetings, PPAP timing alignment with eAPQP and communicate PSW status and delinquencies to Site STA and Program Team
Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV (Design Completion Verification) builds, PCF / TCB (Part Coordinate Fixture/Trim Coordination Build), etc.)
Drive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS (Automated Issues Management System). Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA activity. In case of AIMS related to carry over parts engage Incoming Quality, Site or Resident STA engineers as necessary
Qualifications
You'll have...
Education:
Bachelors in…
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