Supplier Technical Assistant Engineer – STA Champ

Ford Model e U.S.; México; On-site; MXN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Champs Program in Mexico invites enthusiastic students to join the Supplier Technical Assist (STA) team. You will help manage production suppliers across the region and support supplier selection, development, and KPI-driven performance monitoring.

As an STA Engineer, you will analyze data to inform decisions, assist in cost, timing, and quality objectives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 10% domestically is expected during the program.

Qualifications

• Active student from any of the last 4 semesters of Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 90% English proficiency (oral, reading, writing, and listening).
• Strong time and data management skills.
• Analytical skills (data-driven and capable of analyzing multiple scenarios).
• Leadership and collaboration in student organizations are highly valued.
• Travel up to 10% in domestic areas for STA roles.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Selection and Development evaluation using KPIs and data.
• Performance Monitoring including part quality and on-time delivery.
• Supplier Development to improve processes and capabilities.
• Support the development and execution of supply base and commodity strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cost, timing, and quality goals.
• Conduct data analysis to inform business decisions and track price changes.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Mechatronics

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Job description

Ford Champs Program in Mexico invites enthusiastic students to join the Supplier Technical Assist (STA) team. You will help manage production suppliers across the region and support supplier selection, development, and KPI-driven performance monitoring.

As an STA Engineer, you will analyze data to inform decisions, assist in cost, timing, and quality objectives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 10% domestically is expected during the program.