STA Technical Specialist - Electronics

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

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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