Drive Flawless Launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with Launch STA team (Ex: Schedule A, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), Supplier Quality Issues resolution). Conduct onsite evaluation visits for Priority commodities as per GPDS supplier engagement process for new programs
Support Capacity Purchase team in capacity studies interfacing with suppliers and Ford cross -functional teams, review Capacity Analysis Reports (CAR) for compliance to uplift capacity requirements
Analize and prevent robust Supplier Failure Mode Avoidance through PFMEA, SCCAF, CP reviews
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 (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility), Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility), etc.) as required
Supplier Evaluation & Risk Management Lead new supplier site evaluations and Supplier Risk Assessments for new sourcing initiatives in collaboration with GCST — identifying and implementing strategic Risk Mitigation solutions.
Quality Issue Resolution Take ownership of closing supplier process quality issues related to Stop Ship and Field Service Actions, ensuring fast and effective resolution.
Process compliance and excellence: Promote compliance with all organizational and corporate training requirements.
