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Ford Motor · Kansas City, MO

# Resident STA Quality Engineer

Kansas City, MO, United States On-site $84,480-141,360 Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Ford Motor’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/72901)

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## Job description

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

## Responsibilities

What you will do...
- 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).

## Qualifications

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](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.

We are 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Onsite #LI-SB7

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 10 days
- Location: Kansas City, MO, United States
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Pay: $84,480-141,360[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/72901)

## Hiring at Ford Motor
- Open jobs: 877
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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