Airbag Systems Supplier Quality Engineer

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez, Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure top-tier component quality from launch through production. You will partner with global teams to drive flawless part quality and robust supplier performance across manufacturing sites.

The role emphasizes problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement using PFMEA, SPC, and root-cause methodologies. Strong English and project management skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience in supplier quality/manufacturing environments.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or related automotive/manufacturing field.
• PFMEA, SPC, Gage R&R knowledge and root-cause problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned interior component supplier sites and own quality performance from new product launch through ongoing production.
• Lead PPAP readiness, resolve supplier quality issues, and escalate critical risks to leadership when needed.
• Conduct on-site supplier evaluations to identify and resolve capacity or process risks before impact to production.
• Drive continuous improvement at supplier sites using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC to reduce defects.
• Lead root-cause analyses for supplier-related quality issues and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Supplier quality

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

English proficiency

Communication skills

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure top-tier component quality from launch through production. You will partner with global teams to drive flawless part quality and robust supplier performance across manufacturing sites.

The role emphasizes problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement using PFMEA, SPC, and root-cause methodologies. Strong English and project management skills are required.