Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Ford Champ

Ford, Inc; Naucalpan de Juárez, Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Champs in Mexico is offering a 12-month, full-time STA program to develop expertise in supplier management, procurement, logistics and manufacturing processes.

As an STA you will assess supplier readiness, conduct on-site reviews, monitor KPIs, drive improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams—traveling domestically up to 40%.

Applicants are active students in the last two semesters with strong English and leadership experience, and a willingness to learn and deliver excellence.

Qualifications

• Active student from Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering in the last two semesters.
• Excellent English skills (spoken, reading, writing, listening).
• Strong time management and data analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration through student activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier technical readiness, capacity, quality, and financials to guide sourcing decisions.
• Conduct on-site reviews and quality audits with travel up to 40% to resolve bottlenecks.
• Monitor supplier KPIs related to defects, on-time delivery, and process stability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with root-cause analysis and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Analyze operational data to identify cost savings and support strategic sourcing.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and logistics to hit program milestones.

Skills

Mechatronics/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Data management

Leadership in student orgs

Education

Active student in last 2 semesters

Job description

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career. This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

As an Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Ford Champ, you would be working in the support and monitoring supplier performance, implements process improvements, and mitigates risks. Through data-driven insights, they enhance efficiency and contribute to the overall success of the supply chain, demonstrating expertise in procurement, logistics, and fostering a resilient and responsive supply network.

What you´ll do:

• Evaluate supplier technical readiness, production capacity, quality systems, and financial stability to guide sourcing decisions and support commodity strategies.
• Conduct on-site technical reviews and quality process audits (requiring up to 40% domestic travel) to resolve manufacturing bottlenecks and maintain compliance.
• Monitor and report on supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focusing on defect reduction, on-time delivery metrics, and overall process stability.
• Lead supplier continuous improvement initiatives through root-cause analysis, capability building, and the implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Analyze operational and commercial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, track program lifecycle pricing, and support strategic sourcing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to achieve program milestones across quality, cost, and timing.

What you´ll need:

• Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of Mechatronics, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering.
• 90% English skills (Oral, reading, writing, and listening)
• Strong time and data management skills.
• Analytical skills (data-driven and capable of analyzing multiple scenarios).
• Extra academic achievements are a must! (we are looking for examples leadership and collaboration skills)
  • Leader in student organizations
  • Above and beyond activities of any academic program or volunteering
  • Innovation and/or disruption projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary to be successful in this position. Negotiation skills is a plus.
• Ability to lead problem solving activities and manage resolution targets.
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive and urgent matters.
• Self-motivated/independent/resourceful.
• Travel up to 10% in domestic areas in STA, SOT on a time-to-time bases.
• Willing to learn.
• Genuine interest in supply chain / manufacturing process / problem solving.

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,
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