Job Description
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?
In this position...
This position is responsible for leading the development & implementation of Frame and Subframe, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and Tow Hooks Engineering Applications.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Lead FNA Frame and Subframe, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and Tow Hooks Engineering Application Section
- Responsible for D&R of FNA and FoM engineering
- Responsible for high quality delivery to GPDS milestones
- Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PDP and ES specifications.
- Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package, crash, durability, commercial upfitting, and thermal management
- Responsible to lead, review, and approve, Frame Structure designs to ensure delivery to component ES, and vehicle requirements
- Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified
- Coach, technical mentor, and guide engineers within Section
- Deliver focused MCR, TVM, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking of BoF and Unibody frame and subframes, respectively.
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
- 8 years of PD Engineering experience, specifically in GPDS forward model programs, preferably within Frames or Underbody structural commodities.
Preferred
- Thorough understanding of Underbody Structures component designs and experience with interfacing systems (Chassis, Suspension, P/T, EV).
- Advanced problem-solving skills and high technical aptitude
- Demonstrated history in successfully leading cross functional teams
- Natural ability to build productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners
- Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch concerns
- Strong skills in project planning and management - experience in managing large complex projects.
- Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance (FMA).
- Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion for customer – inherent self-starter with strong drive for results
- Position requires simultaneous management of multiple complex and urgent issues
- Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines: DVP&R, DFMEA, 8D, Process Controls, Reliability, and System Engineering Fundamentals
- Knowledgeable in GPDS: UNVx, TDJ/TDC, DCV, PEC/FEC, and launch process.
- Proficient in WERS, AIMS, AVBOM, BSAQ, GPIRS, DVA, and TeamCenter Engineering.
- Able to travel and support final assembly plants and supplier sites when required during project delivery.
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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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/LL6NonHTHD
This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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