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Supplier Quality Engineer – Powertrain
Ford Motor Company
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Supplier Quality Engineer – Powertrain
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full Time
1 week ago
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Key skills
Assembly
Google Cloud Platform
R
Statistical Analysis
GCP
Google Cloud
Project Management
Communication
Collaboration
About this role
Role Overview
Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites in collaboration with the Launch STA team.
Lead supplier readiness activities including
Schedule A
,
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
Escalate critical issues promptly and drive structured “date‑to‑green” recovery plans with suppliers and management.
Conduct on‑site supplier evaluations for priority commodities in line with the
GPDS supplier engagement process
.
Support capacity studies with the Capacity Purchase team and Ford cross‑functional stakeholders.
Review and approve supplier incremental tooling and capacity uplift plans in line with
GCP study
requirements.
Monitor supplier capacity, production constraints, and 24/7 roster supply risks, including PPAPs beyond implementation timing.
Review
Capacity Analysis Reports (CARs)
for compliance and drive corrective actions.
Drive robust supplier failure prevention using
PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans (CP)
, and manufacturing health charts.
Ensure supplier compliance to manufacturing health chart standards and support development of new health charts where required.
Lead supplier compliance for special processes in collaboration with STA Technical Specialists.
Drive continuous improvement through
Q1 deployment, Q1 attainment/retention, MSA, SPC, and supplier training
.
Improve quality performance metrics including
Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU
, warranty reduction, and benchmarking.
Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies such as
G8D
, SPC, Gage R&R, and statistical analysis.
Lead new supplier site evaluations and supplier risk assessments for new sourcing in support of
GCST
, including mitigation planning.
Drive closure of supplier quality issues related to
Stop Ship/Stop Build
,
BSAQ projects
, and field actions.
Ensure compliance with corporate processes, SIM requirements, and mandatory training.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent academic qualification.
Strong working proficiency in English for collaboration with global teams.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes related to assigned component commodities.
Strong understanding of quality systems and structured problem‑solving tools.
Experience in supplier site assessments,
APQP, PPAP, SPC, GD&T
.
Experience in quality systems, tools, and techniques.
Project management and cross‑functional coordination experience.
Supply risk or crisis management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Powertrain component development experience (Transmission and Axle).
Knowledge of Engine and Transmission assembly processes and systems: Fuel, cooling, exhaust, lubrication, valve train.
Hands‑on experience with: Ferrous and aluminium casting, Machining, forging, heat treatment, Welding, coating, plating.
Exposure to plastic injection moulding and stamping processes.
Experience with CQI requirements: CQI‑9 (Heat Treatment), CQI‑23 (Injection Moulding), CQI‑15 (Welding), CQI‑11 (Plating)
Tech Stack
Assembly
Google Cloud Platform
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