Supplier Management Specialist

Now Hiring Supplier Management Specialist

Location: Dearborn, MI

Schedule: In office | 5 days per week

Pay: $46.06 per hour

What You'll Do

• Draft and manage engineering Statements of Work (eSOWs) detailing project expectations for suppliers.
• Plan and manage core hardware and software (HW/SW) releases, including vehicle-specific application releases.
• Coordinate change control and issue management for all software release activities.
• Cascade and manage technical requirements with suppliers through to sign-off.
• Author and manage GPDS deliverables, including:
  
  
  
  • DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis)
  • External & Internal SCCAF (Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement Forms)
  • VSCS (Vehicle Specific Configuration Specification)
  • NID (Network Interface Document)
  • DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report)
  
  
  
  
• Conduct integration testing within CGEA1.3C architecture.
• Support engineering and launch activities to ensure successful product delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical or business field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar technical release or systems engineering role.
• Proven experience managing external suppliers, including drafting and negotiating SOWs.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in hardware and software release planning, including change control and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical requirements and ensure supplier compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive product development processes (Ford GPDS experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, CAN protocols, and network interface design.
• Hands-on experience testing hardware/software in a bench or vehicle environment.
• Familiarity with Ford systems such as WERS and IVS.
• Background in hardware systems design or electronic module integration.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

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