STA Technical Specialist - Electronics

Overview At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move. Job Type: Full time Work Type: On-site 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 …

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