Quality Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description :

• Identify all the New Tooled End Items for the program including Multi-Party Agreements and directed tier 2 suppliers
• Develop program specific NTEI file containing pertinent part number information. Load and maintain program information in the eAPQP -
• Advanced Product Quality Planning 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
• Train suppliers and cross functional team members, as required, on the Supplier Engagement Process and the APQP / PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) Readiness Assessment
• 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 New Model Launch (NML) Assessment.
• Drive resolution of all YELLOW / RED deliverables with cross functional team members.
• 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
• Support Start up Meetings / FCPA (Ford Consumer Product Audit), VOCF (Voice of Customer Fleet).
• 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.

Skills Required :

Quality Management, Problem Solving, PPAP processes , APQP

The responsibility of this role is to deliver externally sourced new tooled parts for major vehicle and powertrain programs.

Experience Required :

manufacturing aptitude Knowledge of STA quality tools and systems Knowledge of new model launch tools and systems

Education Required : Bachelor's Degree