Senior STA Manager – Launch

Ford Motor Company

. Manage Supplier Technical Assistance group consisting of Launch and Resident Managers and supporting teams .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $138,240 - $261,720 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management, including program readiness through APQP, PPAP, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to lead teams, drive issue resolution, and ensure adherence to quality standards across multiple vehicle plants.

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Supplier Quality ManagementAPQPPPAPProject ManagementProblem Solving Tools

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Hard Skills

Bachelor Of ScienceEngineeringQuality ToolsPlant Manufacturing ExperienceCrisis Management ExperienceSite ExperienceProgram Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Building Skills

Industry Keywords

Industrialization ReadinessLaunch PlanningVehicle Quality ReviewsSupplier EngagementCross-Functional Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Supplier Technical Assistance group consisting of Launch and Resident Managers and supporting teams
Manage program readiness through APQP, align with cross-functional leaders, and drive issue resolution to deliver programs on time with quality
Ensure process adherence by internal Ford skill teams and supplier engagement on major and moderate programs
Monitor Schedule B, Industrialization Readiness, and PPAP on each program; communicate status and support needed from cross-functional leaders
Communicate with management to ensure adequate resources; prioritize and allocate resources to achieve Launch and Resident team objectives
Facilitate support with PVT and/or Manufacturing for supplier-related issue resolution
Interface directly with supplier manufacturing sites for containment and closure of current-model supplier process quality projects
Manage and review phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on-time phase PPAP approvals
Participate in VRT forums and Vehicle Quality Reviews as needed
Support pre-production builds and resolve supplier quality concerns
Ensure timely containment of stop shipments and release of vehicles held for quality concerns
Communicate best practices and lessons learned to STA activities
Drive adherence to organizational and corporate policies and procedures
Lead employee development consistent with Human Resources policies and procedures
Lead Supplier Quality improvement across multiple vehicle plants in North America
Engage Ford plant and supplier leadership on Launch Planning, Industrialization, R/1000, QR, and delivery improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science / Engineering or equivalent in a relevant field
Proficient in English when working with global teams
Knowledge of Problem Solving Tools
Experience in the use of Quality Tools and Project Management
Strong communication, interpersonal, and team building skills
Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 75% of the time
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Plant Manufacturing or Quality Experience (preferred)
Supply/Crisis Management Experience (preferred)
Manager Role Experience (preferred)
Site and/or Program experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time