Director, Global Supplier Quality & Development

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Global Commodity Leader for Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) to drive supplier quality and development across engineering, purchasing, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing. You will partner with STA leadership to define strategies and ensure seamless launches with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery.

Based in Dearborn, MI, this role requires up to 50% travel with relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent; MBA/MS preferred.
• 10+ years in automotive engineering/quality, SQ or commodity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global supplier quality strategies.
• Lead integration of commodity sites and core STA areas with key roles and R&Rs.
• Execute APQP to ensure high quality and integrity of PPAP.
• Facilitate flawless launches at supplier sites in collaboration with Launch STA team.
• Represent STA in Global Sourcing to align with sourcing strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing excellence per Ford Q1 and IATF16949.
• Maintain, develop and evolve commodity PFMEA and control plans.
• Deliver Lean manufacturing and industrialization in Design to Target.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Quality systems

APQP/PPAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

Ford is seeking a Global Commodity Leader for Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) to drive supplier quality and development across engineering, purchasing, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing. You will partner with STA leadership to define strategies and ensure seamless launches with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery.

Based in Dearborn, MI, this role requires up to 50% travel with relocation support.