Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. As part of this dedicated and diligent team, you’ll help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. You’ll need a solid background in cross-functional collaboration as you work closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service. Join us and help us take Ford quality higher and higher.
 

What you’ll be able to do:

Lead Coverage Supplier Recovery, Global Warranty Chargeback process:

Develop/Maintain Checklist to identify new opportunity.
Facilitate 50-50 shared responsibility and/or GWC process initiation
Educate internal team with process update and tracking
Lead process stage or timing improvement

Develop/maintain/coordinate SharePoint compliance with GIS and MS access database
Develop departmental and commodity spend forecast and plan. Strategize methodology to meet departmental goals

Develop weekly/monthly/annual GWC Internal Objectives/Projections based on historical, current and projected debit analysis
Track and connect with senior management and cross functional teams such as PD, Purchasing, Finance.

Identify key issues, stakeholders and strategize for issue resolution
Provide input into the improvement of policies, process and procedures for the area and coordinate the preparation of appropriate documentation of same
Develop/Maintain cost calculation debit and templates using MS Excel macros/ Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and/or PowerPoint

GWC debit package, reconciliation of credit/debit process
PAT/PST/FSQR template
Quarterback/Vice President report

Ensure monthly GWC debits are debited to supplier
Co-Lead Supplier Spike warranty recovery process, identify key issues and escalate as the need arises for resolution in hierarchy meeting
Lead development of Unified Warranty Recovery (UnWREC), SQL server, replicate GWC database, capture requirements for generating automatic reports. Include Spike database into UnWREC database. Identify/Develop key inputs for UnWREC project expansion to automate chargeback by integrating other systems.
Use organizational skills to multi-task and facilitate processes under narrow deadlines

The minimum requirements we seek:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical  Engineering or a related field of study
5+ years of automotive industry experience
5+ years of Project Management experience
5+ years of experience in SharePoint database administration

Our preferred requirements:

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study
Experienced in Access database and/or SQL Server/database,
2+ years in Product Development and Testing experience.
Familiarity with Ford Quarterback (QB) process, Purchasing/Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), standard concepts, practices, and procedures associated with the automotive industry
Proficient in SharePoint, SQL server, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access database and PowerPoint.
Proficient in project management
Ability to prioritise multiple assignment
Experience with tools like MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access), SharePoint database administration, Warranty Spend Indicators, 6-Sigma DMAIC/6 Panel, GSAR, SQL Server, Supplier Spike Detection Tool and Quality Early Detection (QED)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong Oral/Written Communication and Project Management Skill
Knowledge of Commercial Purchasing Global Terms and Conditions and Global Warranty Chargeback Webguide and data analysis
Ability to work in a team and with cross-functional teams, escalation, supervise multiple issues for resolution and process improvement

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.