RLE INTERNATIONAL Group
Quality Reliability Engineer (STA Launch Engineer)
RLE INTERNATIONAL Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Quality Reliability Engineer (STA Launch Engineer)
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RLE INTERNATIONAL Group
Company Information RLE INTERNATIONAL is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultation service providers to the international mobility and energy industries. Based on our engineering development and methodological expertise, we claim thirty years of experience creating innovative and effective solutions for our international customers. RLE believes in providing excellence in Engineering Services and supporting our customers in developing mobility solutions worldwide. Locations in Europe, North America, Australia, India, and China allow us to remain close to our customers. Our 2,100 employees play an active role in shaping the future of our company by continuously increasing their personal and technical development.
Position Description STA Launch Engineer*** The Supply Chain team in Chicago, Illinois adds critical value to the entire organization.
You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on‑time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
In this Position
Implement commodity‑specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead cross‑functional decisions with Ford & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues
Implement actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers
Principal for on‑site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Lead adherence to Ford standards (i.e., Q1)
Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
Implement commodity‑specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead on‑site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Skills Required
Quality Management, Problem Solving, APQP, PPAP processes
Ability to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice
Ability to lead resolution of manufacturing, quality, and/or capacity issues on‑site with suppliers
Experience Required 5+ years’ experience in one or more but not limited to the following manufacturing process: Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes, Controls Automation programming, Paint, Chroming, SMC.
Experience Preferred Manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations experience
Education Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
Education Preferred Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Additional Information STA Launch Engineers Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 75% of the time
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Quality Reliability Engineer (STA Launch Engineer)
role at
RLE INTERNATIONAL Group
Company Information RLE INTERNATIONAL is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultation service providers to the international mobility and energy industries. Based on our engineering development and methodological expertise, we claim thirty years of experience creating innovative and effective solutions for our international customers. RLE believes in providing excellence in Engineering Services and supporting our customers in developing mobility solutions worldwide. Locations in Europe, North America, Australia, India, and China allow us to remain close to our customers. Our 2,100 employees play an active role in shaping the future of our company by continuously increasing their personal and technical development.
Position Description STA Launch Engineer*** The Supply Chain team in Chicago, Illinois adds critical value to the entire organization.
You’ll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on‑time delivery. You’ll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want.
In this Position
Implement commodity‑specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead cross‑functional decisions with Ford & Supplier leadership to drive resolution of open issues
Implement actions to ensure zero vehicle losses from suppliers
Principal for on‑site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Lead adherence to Ford standards (i.e., Q1)
Drive assessment & validation of manufacturing feasibility at identified supplier sites
Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP)
Use available data, metrics, and business plans to drive future sourcing decisions ensuring improved future quality
Implement commodity‑specific business plans to ensure your suppliers exceed all corporate launch, quality, capacity, warranty metrics, and vehicle delivery
Lead on‑site troubleshooting and corrective actions for emergency supplier situations
Skills Required
Quality Management, Problem Solving, APQP, PPAP processes
Ability to develop and present materials to leadership on short notice
Ability to lead resolution of manufacturing, quality, and/or capacity issues on‑site with suppliers
Experience Required 5+ years’ experience in one or more but not limited to the following manufacturing process: Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Brazing, Sintering, Automated/Manual Assembly Processes, Controls Automation programming, Paint, Chroming, SMC.
Experience Preferred Manufacturing, maintenance, and quality operations experience
Education Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical / manufacturing aptitude
Education Preferred Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Additional Information STA Launch Engineers Ability to travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico approximately 75% of the time
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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