<p>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?</p> <p>Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.</p> <p>Ford Motor Company is looking for an experienced High Voltage Battery manufacturing professional to operate on a skilled team of technical engineers and work with our battery suppliers to ensure quality products are produced for Ford EVs. In this position you will act as the main point of contact for quality, capacity, and program launch between Ford and our supply base.</p> <p>The Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) organization supports our Global suppliers with Manufacturing Technical expertise as they invest and grow their business to support ours.</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <p>Manage supplier launch readiness assessments and ensure compliance to launch milestones, identify issues and drive the teams to quick resolution</p> <p>Monitor and evaluate supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and technical capability for components supplied to Ford. Drive Continuous improvement using statistical tools.</p> <p>Drive engineering teams towards containment and root cause analysis on issues raised from design reviews, pre builds, and production build events to deliver the level of 6 sigma quality required in the EV space.</p> <p>Review supplier process documentation for proper failure modes and controls. Generate reports on supplier performance, quality trends, and improvement initiatives, presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.</p> <p>Evaluate capacity at suppliers and sub-suppliers.</p> <p>Proficiency in core quality tools such as PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis), and 8D problem-solving.</p> <p>Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams (e.g., manufacturing, product engineering, purchasing) regarding supplier issues and component specifications.</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <p>Manage supplier launch readiness assessments and ensure compliance to launch milestones, identify issues and drive the teams to quick resolution</p> <p>Monitor and evaluate supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and technical capability for components supplied to Ford. Drive Continuous improvement using statistical tools.</p> <p>Drive engineering teams towards containment and root cause analysis on issues raised from design reviews, pre builds, and production build events to deliver the level of 6 sigma quality required in the EV space.</p> <p>Review supplier process documentation for proper failure modes and controls. Generate reports on supplier performance, quality trends, and improvement initiatives, presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.</p> <p>Evaluate capacity at suppliers and sub-suppliers.</p> <p>Proficiency in core quality tools such as PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis), and 8D problem-solving.</p> <p>Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams (e.g., manufacturing, product engineering, purchasing) regarding supplier issues and component specifications.</p>