Ford Staff Design Industrialization Engineer 

United States, California, Palo Alto 

524912632

What you will be able to do:

• Supplier Industrialization
  • Own processes, supplier communication, and documentation from concept-stage sourcing activities through mass production, including the transition from start of production up to high volume production with new and existing suppliers. This includes PPAP of sourced components.
  • Sourcing Phases:
    • Define supplier quality goals for prototype and pre-production activities and drive reliability goals using FMEA and DFM tools.
    • Evaluate supplier capabilities using Product DFM and Process DFM tools with the goal of selecting the most suitable supplier and proactively manage supplier risk.
      • Audit new suppliers, assess capabilities and cultural fit.
      • Direct suppliers to quote and develop innovative production solutions to achieve industry leading product quality, capacity at lowest cost.
      • Be a key player in the definition of machines, tooling, and inspection equipment to industrialize the most suitable process with the goal to meet all product specifications.
      • Be a key contributor to business award decisions with a focus on industrialization and quality.