STA Technical Specialist - Electronics

Lincoln Motor Company; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Electronics Manufacturing Technical Specialist to support our Global Core Electrical STA team. This role works with Technical Experts, Managers, and Manufacturing Engineers to help suppliers grow with Ford.

You will lead upfront process engineering, drive best practices, train and mentor team members, and collaborate with Product Development and STA to resolve quality and manufacturing challenges across North America and beyond.

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing in a technical/engineering capacity.
• Bachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent; experience considered.
• Fluent English communication with global teams.
• Expert knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, especially process controls.
• Experience in project management or program launch; automotive background a plus.
• Familiarity with AIAG special process and CQI manufacturing requirements.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, primarily IPC A610.
• Willingness to travel 25-50%, up to 75% occasionally across North America.

Responsibilities

• Maintain development, maintenance and governance of electronics manufacturing standards.
• Drive quality and implement best practices in supplier processes.
• Support Site STA with supplier Global Management teams to address systemic issues; prevent recurrence.
• Provide training, mentoring and consulting to enhance team technical knowledge.
• Keep current with advancements in electronic manufacturing methods.
• Lead upfront process engineering efforts and provide analytical tools to STA.
• Collaborate with Product Development, STA and other units.
• Review and approve manufacturing feasibility assessments.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

IPC standards IPC A610

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science/Engineering

MBA/MS preferred

Tools

AIAG CQI

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

In this position...

Ford Motor Company is looking for an experienced electronics manufacturing Technical Specialist to support our Global Core Electrical STA team. This global team is composed of Technical Experts, Managers, and Manufacturing Engineers who assist the suppliers as they grow with Ford Motor Company.

Ford Motor Company is growing our manufacturing expertise in electronics and electrical distribution systems (EDS). Our supplier business partners, are a very important part of this growth. The Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) organization supports our Global suppliers with Manufacturing Technical expertise as they invest and grow their business to support ours. Ford Motor Company is looking for an experienced electronics manufacturing Technical Specialist to support our Global Core Electrical STA team. This global team is composed of Technical Experts, Managers, and Manufacturing Engineers who assist the suppliers as they grow with Ford Motor Company.

What you will do...

• Maintain full responsibility for the development, maintenance and governance of electronics manufacturing standards.

• Drive quality and implementation of best practices in our suppliers’ processes.

• Provide support to Site STA engaging supplier’s Global Management team to address systemic quality, capacity, and manufacturing issues. Solve significant problems including prevent recurrence.

• Provide training, mentoring and consulting services to enhance the technical knowledge of the entire team.

• Keep abreast of technical developments and advancements in electronic manufacturing methods.

• Lead upfront process engineering efforts, provide analytical tools and processes and function as a key technical member of the STA team.

• Collaborate with peers in Product Development, STA and throughout the company.

• Review and approval of manufacturing feasibility assessments.

You’ll have...

Minimum

• 10 years minimum first hand experience in electronics manufacturing in a technical/engineering capacity, automotive electronics an advantage.

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering or academic equivalent Engineer. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Ability to speak and write in the English language fluently to effectively communicate with global teams.

• Expert level knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, specifically process controls.

• Experience in project management and/or program launch, automotive an advantage.

• Familiarity in AIAG special process and CQI manufacturing requirements.

• Wide knowledge base of IPC standards, primarily IPC A 610.

• Must have the ability to travel throughout the North America with occasional trips other regions. Travel typically 25-50% but occasionally up to 75%

Even better, you may have...

Preferred

• MBA/MS preferred – Electrical/Electronic

• Semi-conductor manufacturing – problem solving and root cause analysis.

• Experience in auditing manufacturing traceability and interlocks.

• CQI 28 Traceability

• IVI (in vehicle infotainment)

• Connectivity

• Vehicle electrification

• Advanced problem-solving skills , Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, IATF16949 certification are not mandatory but are an advantage

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.