Electrical STA Site Engineer

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Mexico seeks a Supplier Technical Assistance Electronics Engineer to support our global suppliers with manufacturing technical expertise and to help reduce vehicle losses through proactive countermeasures.

You will lead supplier risk evaluations, PPAP reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires up to 70% travel to the US, Mexico, and Canada to drive issue resolution and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science / Engineering or equivalent; automotive supplier experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in analyzing machine settings for pick-and-place, solder printers, reflow ovens, and machine vision systems.
• Knowledge of electronic manufacturing standards (IPC-610, ISO 9000, ANSI S20.20, MIL, IATF 16949).
• Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch in electronics manufacturing systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier risk assessments and onsite evaluations to mitigate risk.
• Industrialize new suppliers or technologies and support capacity studies.
• Review PPAP and ensure compliance with Ford's processes.
• Drive FMEA, SPC, and Lean methods to improve quality performance.
• Lead cross-functional decisions and drive corrective actions with suppliers.

Skills

Machine settings analysis

Electronics manufacturing

English fluency

Project management

Supplier collaboration

Travel to suppliers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

IPC-610

ISO 9000

ANSI S20.20

MIL standards

IATF 16949

Job description

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state‑of‑the‑art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award‑winning vehicles in our world‑class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position...

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.

As a Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Electronics Engineer! The responsibility of this role is to supports our Global suppliers with Manufacturing Technical expertise as they invest and grow their business to support ours.

This role involves implementing commodity‑specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty, and vehicle delivery metrics, while leading cross‑functional decisions with Ford and supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues, implementing actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers, and serving as the principal for on‑site troubleshooting and corrective actions during emergency supplier situations, all while continuously growing expertise in electronics manufacturing.

What you’ll do:

• Supplier Risk Assessment & Evaluation – Conduct sourcing risk assessments, onsite evaluation visits, and supplier risk assessments for new suppliers, commodities, and programs (GPDS, GCST), identifying and mitigating risk.
• Supplier Industrialization & Capacity – Industrialize new suppliers or technologies, and support the Capacity Purchase team in capacity studies and eCAR report reviews.
• PPAP Compliance – Review supplier incremental tooling work plans for compliance with Ford's Phased PPAP process requirements.
• Failure Mode Avoidance & Special Process Compliance – Drive failure mode avoidance through PFMEA, SCCAF, CP reviews, and Health Chart deployment, while ensuring compliance with special processes such as FEMR.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Performance – Drive manufacturing excellence (Q1‑MSA, Health Charts, supplier training) and quality performance (Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU) using methodologies like G8D, SPC, Gage R&R, and Lean Manufacturing, including readouts to upper management.
• Quality Issue Resolution & Compliance – Drive closure of supplier quality issues (Stop Ship/Build, BSAQ, Field Service Actions) and ensure compliance with organizational training and SIM process requirements.

You’ll have:

• 5 years minimum experience analyzing machine settings to (pick‑and‑place, solder printers, reflow ovens) and machine vision systems (SPI, AOI, AXI)
• Bachelor of Science / Engineering or Academic equivalent. Candidates without bachelor's degree will be considered with relevant automotive work experience in the supplier quality field.
• Understanding and application of relevant electronic manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-610, ISO 9000, ANSI S20.20, MIL, IATF 16949) and material regulations.
• Performing manufacturing feasibility assessments
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English
• Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch in Electronics Manufacturing Systems
• Experience in project management or program launch
• Demonstrated knowledge of Problem Solving and Quality System Tools (e.g., 8D, 3-Legged-5Whys, FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), MSA)

• Ability to travel to suppliers' sites (located in the US, Mexico and Canada) as required to conduct audits (up to 70%), support issues containment and resolution, and drive prevent re‑occurrence actions.

Even better, you may have:

• Advanced knowledge of the electronics manufacturing process with hands‑on experience
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification: Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvements initiatives, apply Six Sigma philosophies and principles (including the DMAIC Model)
• Conducted Statistical Analysis and mentored other engineers
• Experience mentoring internal teams of Supplier Quality Engineers
• Experience Industrializing NEW Automotive Electronics Manufacturing suppliers in North America (Greenfield Sites) leading to on‑time PPAP approval.
• Experience in Ford's Phased PPAP and APQP Process and Deliverables
• Experience using AI in problem solving cases

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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