Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a United States-based automotive manufacturer with a history dating to 1903. In addition to developing and producing vehicles, the company is expanding its focus across mobility services, digital experiences, and software. Ford’s work also includes sustainability efforts and environmental targets, reflecting an approach that connects transportation, innovation, community impact, and responsible business practices.

Launch Engineer, Supplier Quality — Ford Motor Company (Dearborn Hybrid)

Lead supplier quality and launch readiness for Ford’s new-vehicle programs in a hybrid Dearborn role. Apply APQP, PPAP, risk management, and structured problem-solving to resolve supplier issues and support production milestones.

Description

  • Oversee supplier quality and launch readiness throughout new-model development
  • Coordinate suppliers with Ford’s cross-functional program teams
  • Verify that new and modified components satisfy quality, timing, capacity, and production-readiness targets
  • Lead APQP and phased PPAP activities
  • Track supplier deliverables, identifying and escalating launch risks
  • Coordinate action plans to support timely PSW approval
  • Support milestone reviews, supplier engagement, prototype builds, and pre-production builds
  • Resolve supplier quality concerns through structured problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork
  • Identify new-tooled end items, including multi-party agreements and directed Tier 2 suppliers
  • Keep program records current in the eAPQP system
  • Lead priority-supplier and Supplier Champion Process selections
  • Train suppliers and cross-functional colleagues on Supplier Engagement and APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment
  • Monitor GPDS priority-supplier evaluations, PPAP, and Schedule A status
  • Prepare milestone-review and special-attention documentation
  • Drive closure of yellow and red deliverables and PPAP issues
  • Participate in program change-control meetings with program leaders and purchasing managers
  • Create Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessments
  • Manage phased PPAP schedules and secure approvals on time
  • Report PSW status and overdue items to Site STA and Program teams
  • Provide onsite support during launch build events
  • Lead containment, 8D follow-up, and ICA/PCA actions for supplier quality issues
  • Participate in startup, audit, craftsmanship, shortage, and white-board review meetings

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Professional English proficiency for collaboration with global teams
  • Familiarity with STA quality tools and systems
  • Experience with new-model launch tools and systems
  • Able to develop and present materials to leadership with limited notice
  • Able to lead onsite resolution of manufacturing, quality, or capacity issues with suppliers
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50–75% across the United States, Canada, and Mexico
  • Experience in manufacturing and quality
  • Experience working across functions and cultures
  • Program management experience
  • Extensive manufacturing knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of AIAG APQP, PPAP, and quality tools including 5 Why and 8D
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage begins immediately
  • Flexible family-care support
  • Parental leave
  • Programs supporting new-parent ramp-up
  • Subsidized backup childcare
  • Employee and family vehicle discount program
  • Management lease options
  • Tuition assistance
  • Active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • Generous paid-holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off
  • Option to purchase additional vacation time

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