2025 Supplier Technical Assistance Internship
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Looking for a great answer to the question – what did you do this summer? This is it! Through our Summer Internship, you’ll gain the experience, knowledge and skills to take your career to another level. Throughout this 12-week program, you’ll enjoy hands-on involvement in some of the ground-breaking initiatives we’ve got going on. Spurring innovation and delivering extraordinary vehicles is only possible with the commitment and partnership of our supply base to deliver highest quality parts, on time, at committed capacity, and with the optimum cost. Our Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Engineers play a critical role in achieving our goals with intense focus on robust supplier selection during the sourcing process, establishing manufacturing feasibility on new technologies, delivering successful supplier launch of new model parts, ensuring supplier quality & manufacturing systems sustainability, and driving lean manufacturing principles. Our STA Engineers represent Ford Motor Company at supplier manufacturing facilities across North America.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a summer intern in the STA organization, your challenging and exciting projects will grow as fast as you can handle them, giving you an opportunity to make major contributions to our products and success. Our summer intern program lets you build a network of friends and contacts, have fun, show your skills to us - and let us prove ourselves to you!
The organization is responsible for:
- Interfacing and being a great partner with Manufacturing, Product Development, Logistics and other Purchasing
- Leading the launch of new model parts and change management actions
- Leading efforts to continuously improve supplier manufacturing quality and capability
- Coaching suppliers on proper development / deployment of Quality Operating System techniques
- Leading emergency problem resolution onsite with suppliers
- Assessing suppliers installed part capacity
- Working effectively with a diverse set of people and cross-functional team
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
- Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
- Available for full time employment by September 2026
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 Scale)
- 0-3 years of related work experience
- Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license
- Willingness to relocate to Southeast Michigan
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 part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
Click here to find out more about available programs and benefits: https://fordcareers.co/interns
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.
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