Job Information
Ford Motor Company PPM Prototype Engineer in Chennai, India
Prototype Engineering builds
Participate Program review meetings to understand the build strategy and timings.
Ensure all super long lead & long lead items are ordered as per agreed window.
Ensure BOM validation tool is ready for Engineers to validate. Conduct overview/training session on Validation guidelines to Design Engineers and program team prior to validation.
BOM Validation- Drive on time completion of GPIRS BoM validation by Design engineers supported by the program team.
BOM Maintenance- New added parts /deleted parts / Quantity change….Ensure accuracy and latest BOM at any given point in time.
Complete part requisition/orders to suppliers (via GPIRS ERP) as per Engineering directions
Participate in Part Change Notification (PCN) meeting and validate the change requirements, approve the PCN and action as per requirements.
Review suspense list (pending sourcing action) generated from GPIRS system and follow-up with Purchasing for sourcing completion in Manufacturing builds.
Lead Part Tracking Review (PTR) meetings post ordering completion (16 weeks through 4 weeks or as per agreed timeline with CFT to Material Required Date) of each build event.
Participate in Build shortage meetings
Prototype Manufacturing builds
In addition to the steps mentioned for Engineering builds, additional activities to be performed for all manufacturing prototype builds
Perform follow up with suppliers for promise date update and get alignment from requestors for any late promises
Coordinate with suppliers and Logistics service providers for part collections from across the globe and ensure part availability at build location.
Prepare and publish required metrices to all stake holders and participate in Program escalation / Governance Meeting to seek support for quicker resolutions.
Identify the process improvements opportunity and work with SMEs to implement the solutions.
Candidate Specification
Education Qualification : B.E / B. Tech
Number of Years of Experience : 35 Years with SCM, Logistics, Engineering change & BOM.
Professional Exposure : MP&L / Engineering
Must be willing to work in North American working hours
Skill & Knowledge requirement:
Good communication and analytical skills.
Hands on experience in ERP and other material management systems.
Skills on MS office applications (Excel, Power point)
Knowledge about Process Automations tools (Excel Macro, Alteryx, Robotic Process Automations…)
Demonstrates interpersonal skills and leadership potential
Good business acumen.
Extensive experience in MP&L / SCM systems
Global Perspective, cultural awareness & sensitivity
Requisition ID : 32469