Raptor STA Engineer
About the role
Ford Racing is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) efforts for the Raptor Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and quality assurance, with experience in Program, Core, and Site STA functions.
Responsibilities
- Be the STA Program and Launch Leader for the Raptor Programs
- Aid the Ford Racing program management team with APQP / PPAP status on Raptor programs
- Use standard Ford Motor Company STA tools to vet and develop new suppliers and technologies for potential addition to SVTNA
- Collaborate with suppliers and Ford Racing Engineering during development and validation phases to ensure Design Failure Mode execution for each engineering gateway
- Utilize standard STA tools to deliver robust supplier performance across a wide range of commodities and their manufacturing processes
- Advocate for suppliers, uphold Ford behaviors, and foster long-term partnerships
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 7+ years plant floor manufacturing experience in quality / manufacturing engineering
- 7+ years STA experience in Program / Launch or Site
- Extensive knowledge of APQP / PPAP deliverables and understanding of failure mode avoidance
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel ~33%
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Engineering is preferred
Skills
- Experience with Program, Core, and Site STA functions
- Strong technical and relationship building skills
- Assessing and mitigating supply / quality risks with supplier partners
- Significant collaboration with Ford Racing engineering and program management teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
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
Pay
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
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.
Schedule
The position is hybrid, with the possibility of working onsite 4 or more days per week for candidates in commuting distance to a Ford hub location.