Description
As a Supplier Quality Engineer (STA) – Powertrain, you will work closely with suppliers and Ford cross‑functional teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes, on‑time PPAP approval, capacity readiness, and continuous quality improvement. You will play a critical role in launch execution, supplier risk mitigation, and long‑term manufacturing excellence

Responsibilities
Supplier Launch & Readiness
- Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites in collaboration with the Launch STA team.
- Lead supplier readiness activities including Schedule A, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
- Escalate critical issues promptly and drive structured “date‑to‑green” recovery plans with suppliers and management.

Supplier Capacity & Risk Management
- Conduct on‑site supplier evaluations for priority commodities in line with the GPDS supplier engagement process.
- Support capacity studies with the Capacity Purchase team and Ford cross‑functional stakeholders.




- Review and approve supplier incremental tooling and capacity uplift plans in line with GCP study requirements.
- Monitor supplier capacity, production constraints, and 24/7 roster supply risks, including PPAPs beyond implementation timing.
- Review Capacity Analysis Reports (CARs) for compliance and drive corrective actions.

Quality & Manufacturing Excellence
- Drive robust supplier failure prevention using PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans (CP), and manufacturing health charts.
- Ensure supplier compliance to manufacturing health chart standards and support development of recent health charts where required.
- Lead supplier compliance for special processes in collaboration with STA Technical Specialists.
- Drive continuous improvement through Q1 deployment, Q1 attainment/retention, MSA, SPC, and supplier training.
- Improve quality performance metrics including Q1, QR, TGW, R/1000, CPU, warranty reduction, and benchmarking.
- Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies

📌 Site STA (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai