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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

The Ford Purchasing team adds 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.

In this position...

As a leader in our Purchasing / Supplier Technical Assistance Team (STA), your primary responsibility is to lead your team and supplier partners in the robust industrialization of the manufacturing process, deliver improved quality, capacity and reduce warranty on current model production and new model launches, utilizing standard tools and processes. You will also be responsible for the development of your employees and the development of a business plan for your specific suppliers that will achieve best-in-class launch, quality, capacity, and warranty performance.

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science/ Engineering, or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
• Ability to develop and present materials to senior leadership with short timelines
• Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes, Controls Automation, Paint, Chroming
• 6 to 10 years’ experience in one or more, but not limited to the following manufacturing process:
  • Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes, Controls Automation, Paint, Chroming
• 5+ years’ experience leading and developing teams

Even better, you may have...

• Experience leading multiple complex assignments with demanding timelines
• Experience reporting out to VPs and CEOs
• Experience developing and executing complex strategies
• Manufacturing, Maintenance, and/or Quality Operations leadership experience

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup childcare, and more
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Established and active employee resource groups
• 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:

2023 New Hire Benefits Summary

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.

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What you'll do...

• Develop and implement action to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers
• Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 75% of the time
• Lead, develop, and mentor your employees (5 to 8) to enable the achievement of aspirational personal and professional development
• Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
• Develop commodity-specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, and warranty metrics
• Lead on-site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
• Use provided tools to track and report status to plan for your team and suppliers. Develop comprehensive actions plans as required for metrics, not on track
• Lead cross-functional decisions with supplier Ford & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues.
• Validate the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning Process (APQP)
• Lead the assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
• Lead adherence to Ford standards (i.e., Q1)