The Supplier Development Specialist provides technical support including tracking new models and mid-cycle changes to inventory items. Produce customer communications through Product Information Bulletins. Insuring part accuracy for new inventory items, tracking rejected parts, maintaining systems for quality issues. Develop Supplier relationships, Ford Engineering relationships. Provide accurate certification information for international Ford teams. Provide technical information for internal and external customers, via email, website including ADAS systems.
- Develop processes for Quality review and Quality Scorecards.
- Develop new and current suppliers to meet AGS demand.
- Submit all PPAP and SREA documentation for approval on FCSD part changes/moves.
- Support the Ford Glass Certified Network
- Manage part obsolescence and interchangeability.
- Maintain accuracy in the Engineering Database.
- Create and update PIBs, Public Information Bulletins for new and past model parts.
- Host MCA and New Model Meetings Bi-Monthly
- Support Ford of China - CCC certification and Certificate of Origin documentation.
- Log all Technical Service calls as they relate to company Products or Ford Service support.
- Visit Critical Suppliers with FCSD to help with backorder issues.
REQUIREMENTS
• High School diploma or equivalent work-related experience required
• 5+ years of experience automotive project management
• 8D Process knowledge, preferred.
• Experience within a Tier 1 or 2 Automotive supplier preferred.
• Experience with engineering part number structures and related suffix changes and their significance to company performance and customer satisfaction, preferred.