
Resident STA Quality Engineer
Ford · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $84k–$141k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Ford (automotive) in Kansas City, MO.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, PPAP, APQP, Supplier quality
- Base pay
- $84k–$141k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live quality postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$136k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Six Sigma 69%
- ✓ Root cause 56%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 44%
- ISO 9001 38%
- CAPA 38%
- Lean 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Ford
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Ford in Kansas City
3 other open roles at this site.
- Engineering Specialist - Quality/Process · Quality
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
- Tool & Die Maker - Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP) · Production · Technician
Full description from FordAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
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- ◆Coordinate part quality confirmation process for suppliers with repetitive containment failure.
- ◆Lead containment of special-cause supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS IRIS projects.
- ◆Align with VRT on Supplier Process (SP) IRIS issues for Glidepath values.
- ◆Provide early notification to and engage the STA Site team on potential Stop Shipments related to supplier process (SP).
- ◆Provide support in containing supplier Stop Ship issues. Assist Site STA team with vehicle On-Hold and Release process tracking.
- ◆Work with Stop Ship stakeholders to support accurate root cause for Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process reporting.
- ◆Monitor daily production report (DPR) and provide notification to STA management for issues that require Site STA team awareness/intervention.
- ◆Act as direct Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) resident supplier representative and liaison between STA and plant management, support Daily Plant Quality Meetings (or PIC Room) to report on containment of SP ECB (Early Concern Binning) issues, participate in VRT forums, lead supplier preparation for VQRs (Vehicle Quality Review).
You'll have...
- ◆Bachelor of Science/Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- ◆2+ years of Quality Management, Problem Solving, APQP, PPAP processes
- ◆2+ years of Plant Manufacturing experience
Even better, you may have...
- ◆Experience leading multiple complex assignments with demanding timelines
- ◆· Knowledge of problem-solving tools
- ◆· Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- ◆· Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- ◆· Strong communication and team building
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
· Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
· Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
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In this position...
- •Lead Critical Supplier Process to drive Supplier Quality Reject (QR) performance improvement.
- •Participate in Whiteboard reviews and assigned sub-system PRT (Powertrain Variability Reduction Team) meetings. Drive resolution of external supplier process -1MIS and 0MIS warranty concerns.
- •Support QR procedures by supporting concern binning, reviewing threshold QRs, and providing support for QR Dispute resolution. Assist the Incoming
