STA Launch Engineer to support launch for suppliers in Vietnam

REQUIREMENTS: 

Education/Knowledge

•    Bachelor of Science/Engineering or academic equivalent 
•    Be proficient in English when working with global teams.
•    Knowledge of Problem Solving and Quality systems and tools
 

QUALIFICATION: 

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in automotive industry. 

Proficiency in recognized problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 6-Sigma).

Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, concise, and impactful presentations in English.

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies, processes, and challenges in a dynamic environment.

Possess a proactive, self-starting initiative, a collaborative team-player mindset, and a persistent "can-do" attitude focused on finding solutions and overcoming obstacles.

Manufacturing and Quality Experience

Cross-Functional/culture work experience 

Program management experience
 

DETAILED ACTIVITIES:

Identify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers.

Represent and be supplier advocate in Cross-Functional Meetings

Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP System (include late starters, design changes, VPP updates, etc)

Obtain site codes for each NTEI from Program Purchasing to initiate eAPQP Schedule A submission requests.

Lead Priority supplier selection using GPDS Priority filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) and notify suppliers 

Lead Supplier Champion Process supplier selection using Supplier Champion filter, facilitate concurrence with PD (Product Development), Purchasing and Site STA (Supplier Technical Assistance). 

Train suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP/PPAP (Advanced Product Quality Planning/Production Part Approval Process) Readiness Assessment.

Manage and track on-time completion of GPDS priority supplier team evaluations.

Tracking PPAP and Schedule A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements to the Site STA Organization and Supply Base.

Prepare standard documents for all Milestone Reviews, Special Attention Reviews (SAR) and OESAR / NML Assessment)

Drive resolution of all YELLOW/RED deliverables with cross functional team members.

Participate in PAT (Program Activity Team), PST (Program Steering Team) and PMT (Program Module Team) change control meetings. Collaborate with CPMT (Component Program Module Team) leaders and Purchasing Program managers to understand program related changes impacting launch. 

Support NMP Part Pedigree meetings and develop Parts Pedigree Risk and Industrialization Readiness Assessment prior to each build for review with STA leadership

Aggressively manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals

Arrange cross functional meetings to drive PPAP issues resolution and manage action plans to assure on time PSW approvals

Proactively monitor, manage and escalate significant issues inhibiting Supplier PPAP/launch risks

Drive on-time PPAP completion through OTG (Open-to-Go) meetings, PPAP timing alignment with eAPQP and communicate PSW status and delinquencies to Site STA and Program Team.

Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV (Design Completion Verification) builds, PCF / TCB (Part Coordinate Fixture/Trim Coordination Build), etc.)

Drive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS (Automated Issues Management System).  Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA activity.      In case of AIMS related to carry over parts engage Incoming Quality, Site or Resident STA engineers as necessary.

Support Start up Meetings / FCPA (Ford Consumer Product Audit), VOCF (Voice of Customer Fleet), Campaign Prevention/Fresh Eyes, Craftsmanship, R202, DEMS, Hard Rocks, Shortage meetings, White Board reviews.