In this position … + Knowledge in manufacturing, Interior Commodity Preferred (e.g. Injection Molding, Foam in Place, Vac Forming, IMG, IMGL, Paint, Press Bonding, welding, stamping, assembly, etc.) + Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems (IP’s, consoles, headliners, door panels, seats, restraints, seat structures) + Experience in performing manufacturing feasibility assessments + Operational experience in manufacturing processes and process control. + Experience in project management and/or program launch At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation. What you'll do … + Lead development of manufacturing feasibility plans for new parents, new technology, and high-risk commodities. + Review quality performance and evaluate enhancements for continuous improvement in interior commodity manufacturing + Drive implementation of robust manufacturing quality control strategies + Provide support to Site STA, engaging supplier’s Global Management team to address systemic quality, capacity, and manufacturing issues. + Support the development and maintenance of interior commodity manufacturing standards + Drive robust sourcing risk assessments on suppliers + Collaborate with peers in STA, Product Development, and Purchasing + Work with product engineering on design and engineering specifications (ES) to address feasibility issues + Provide guidance to purchasing for outsourced components/assemblies related to interior commodity manufacturing process and testing procedures + Coordinate efforts regarding FMA, SCCAF, pass through characteristics and quality metrics with cross-functional team + Develop global lessons learned and prevent recurrence. **You'll have...** + 3 - 5 years minimum experience in Manufacturing and/or Engineering + 5+ years of relevant management experience + Bachelor of Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. + Flexibility to travel approximately 50-70% **Even better, you may have...** + MBA/MS preferred – Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical + Knowledge in manufacturing, Interior Commodity Preferred (e.g. Injection Molding, Foam in Place, Vac Forming, IMG, IMGL, Paint, Press Bonding, welding, stamping, assembly, etc.) + Ability to speak and write in the English language fluently to effectively communicate with global teams + Experience in performing manufacturing feasibility assessments + Operational experience in manufacturing processes and process control. + Experience in project management and/or program launch + Experience in process planning, implementation, and launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems (IP’s, consoles, headliners, door panels, seats, restraints, seat structures) **Requisition ID** : 49997