2018 Purchasing - Supplier Tech Assistance - Returning Interns Only

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Job Title:
2018 Purchasing - Supplier Tech Assistance - Returning Interns Only
Location:
Dearborn
State:
MI
Company:
Ford Motor Company

Job Description

Our Purchasing organization is responsible for determining the corporate supply strategy, identifying the supply base, negotiating price and ensuring quality for the organization. Purchasing activities may be associated with the design and manufacturing of vehicles or may support the organization through procurement of facilities, materials and other services.

As a Summer Intern in the Purchasing Supplier Technical Assistance organization, your challenging and exciting projects will grow as fast as you can handle them, giving you an opportunity to make major contributions to our products and success. Our summer intern program lets you build a network of friends and contacts, have fun, prove yourself to us - and let us prove ourselves to you!


Position Duties:
Supplier Technical Assistance Engineers represent Ford Motor Company at supplier manufacturing facilities across North America. You will play a role inside Ford and with our suppliers regarding product launch and current model quality.

The organization is responsible for:
  • Interfacing and managing relationships with Ford Manufacturing, Product Development, Logistics and other Purchasing personnel.
  • Managing the launch of new model parts and change management actions.
  • Partnering with the Ford Product Development team to reduce current model warranty.
  • Leading efforts to continuously improve supplier manufacturing quality and capability.
  • Coaching suppliers on proper development / deployment of Quality Operating System techniques.
  • Leading emergency problem resolution onsite with suppliers.
  • Assessing suppliers installed part capacity.
  • Working effectively with diverse people and cross-functional teams.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
  • Available for full time employment by September 15, 2019.
  • 3.0 GPA (4.0 Scale).
  • 0-3 years of related work experience.
  • Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
  • Must have completed and passed an internship with Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Credit Company in the previous 24 months.
These positions are located in Southeast Michigan.

​​The distance between imagination and …. Creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. And, it can be a road you start traveling right now. When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins. You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

At Ford Motor Company, the distance between you and an amazing career has never been shorter. Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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