Electronics STA Engineer — Supplier Quality & Launch

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Electronics Engineer in Supplier Technical Assistance to support global suppliers with manufacturing expertise. You will drive supplier risk assessments, PPAP compliance, and corrective actions, while leading cross-functional decisions to achieve zero vehicle losses from suppliers.

The role emphasizes electronics manufacturing standards (IPC-610, IATF 16949), PFMEA, and continuous improvement through Lean methods. Travel to supplier sites up to 70% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• 5 years minimum experience in supplier quality and electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IPC-610, IATF 16949, and material regulations.
• Able to travel to suppliers' sites up to 70%.
• Experience with PPAP and quality tools (8D, FMEA, SPC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier risk assessments and evaluations for new programs.
• Industrialize new suppliers and support capacity studies.
• Review PPAP work plans for compliance with Ford's processes.
• Lead PFMEA, SCCAF, CP reviews and health chart deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality performance using Lean, SPC, Gage R&R.
• Close supplier quality issues and ensure training and SIM compliance.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Electronics Manufacturing

Project Management

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

FMEA

G8D

Quality Systems

Cross-functional Teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PPAP Process

IPC-610

ISO 9000

IATF 16949

SPI

AOI

AXI

MSA

SPC

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Electronics Engineer in Supplier Technical Assistance to support global suppliers with manufacturing expertise. You will drive supplier risk assessments, PPAP compliance, and corrective actions, while leading cross-functional decisions to achieve zero vehicle losses from suppliers.

The role emphasizes electronics manufacturing standards (IPC-610, IATF 16949), PFMEA, and continuous improvement through Lean methods. Travel to supplier sites up to 70% is expected.