Communicates concerns to IQ, PVT/VRT, STA if the Ford plant is not handling parts properly
Has knowledge of the supplier manufacturing processes & poka yokes.
Is trained in problem solving techniques such as Black Belt, Shainin, Green Belt, Global 8D, 6 panel, etc.
Attends the VRT meeting every week or as needed.
Attends the Plant FCPA meeting daily or as needed.
Attends the VRT ECB binning meetings daily or as requested.
For additional information on warranty claims, the supplier representative must contact a Resident STA, PVT Engineer or VRT team member.
Conducts a surveillance audit in the assembly plant for ECB issues and internal Ford assembly plant concern rejects.
Participates in color harmony meeting when required.
Obtain Ford plant clean point and verifies that certified stock is being used on the line.
Follow up with their plant contacts and ensure that 8Ds are send to the plants on time.
Representatives should participate with STA & VRT during investigation of emerging ECB with potential supplier manufacturing contribution.
For warranty returns through the assembly plant, representatives should facilitate warranty parts shipment to the supplier and follow up daily to ensure parts have been delivered.
Follow up with the supplier plant contacts and ensure that extraordinary actions / 8Ds are send to the plants on time.
Representatives should be familiar with all open BSAQ projects & follow up with the Resident STA, PVT Engineer, or VRT team to ensure the BSAQ projects are up to date.
Representatives should get to know their VRT Leader & VRT team members, &
Understand where & when the VRT meetings take place.
Education:
Years of experience 2- 5
Education level
BS Engineering Degree or equivalent STEM Major
Preferred Skills:
Proficient Microsoft Office Skills
Excellent Organization Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Presentation and Management Skills
Prior injection Molding and plastic fabrication knowledge.
Knowledge of Quality defects on molded component.
Prior testing and validation software skills
Prior Wiring Harness Engineering Experience
Trouble shoot wiring harness problems.
Knowledge of vehicle electrical Structure
Engineering blueprints reading and interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn continuously, clearly establish expectations, and hold others accountable for achieving results, as well as developing and executing strategic plans.
Embrace resilience seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.
People willing to share knowledge and experience with others in a commitment to make a group growth bringing balance to it instead of weighting in one direction.
Multifunctional comfortable to follow up several projects at the same time.
Supports and exemplifies Aptiv values and commitment to SAFETY, quality, and cost with a great sense of ownership, teamwork, and communication among all levels of administration.