Ford Trucks Global Supplier Development Team Member (Contracted)

Global Supplier Development (Supplier Technical Assistance ) Team Member - Ford Trucks (Contracted)

About The Job

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

What awaits you in this role?

•Represent STA (Supplier Technical Assistance) organization in new “Vehicle” and “Engine Unit” HCV programs.

•Support cross-functional Program and Launch Meetings.

•Tracking PPAP and Schedule-A (External Supplier APQP/PPAP Readiness Assessment) status and submission requirements, within Site STA Organization and Supply Base.

•Manage and review Phased-PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phased-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.

•Provide onsite STA Launch support for Build events (e.g. DCV (Design Completion Verification) builds, PCF / TCB (Part Coordinate Fixture/Trim Coordination Build), TT, PP, etc.).

•Drive resolution of supplier quality issues raised through AIMS (Automated Issues Management System). Lead containment, 8D follow up, ICA / PCA activity.

What are we looking for in this position?

•At least 2 years of experience in supplier quality management and/or manufacturing / quality areas

•Being proficient in English when working with global teams & worldwide supplier partners.

Technical & Behavioural Skills and Competencies

•Bachelor's degree from reputable universities, master's degree in relevant discipline (MBA, Management Engineering) is an additional asset.

•Knowledge of various manufacturing processes of the key component commodities.

•Knowledge of problem solving as well as quality systems and tools.

•Behavioral Skills and Competencies

•Strong communication and presentation skills

•Excellent in teamwork, planning and organization skills

•Leadership skills to be able to better manage the widespread supply-base

•Fluent communication, result oriented, proactive approach, problem solving

•Strong ability to quickly take in a large amount of information, connect the details to the bigger picture, analyze and draw conclusions.

Role Location

Sancaktepe

When You Start Your Career In "Ford Otosan";

• We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.

• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation

• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem

• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.