TS - Body Exterior EDS-ADAS Interface Systems

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This is a Technical Specialist (TS) role for Body Exterior Electrical Distribution System (EDS) Advanced Driver Systems Systems (ADAS) Interface Systems within the Body Exterior team responsible for technical content strategy & processes. In this role you will serve as the Global Technical Specialist for all exterior related interface matters for ADAS and EDS systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems. This position will lead or support all technical aspects of integrating ADAS and EDS related components into Body Exterior parts for electrical subsystems. This and will include concept development product development verification & validation launch/signoff & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition the technical specialist will oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence helping development of standardized tools methods & .

In this position...

• Work as the Global Exterior EDSADAS Interface Systems TS a recognized & accomplished technical expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on ADAS & EDS interface systems related matters.
• Assist Global Managers Technical Leaders and chief engineers in the identification resolution & presentation of department technical strategies objectives mission & values.
• Act as technical architect/specialist for exterior ADAS & EDS interface systems on a global scale.

What youll do...

• Globally responsible for signoffs of ADAS & EDS related HIR requirements design rules and test methods for all application programs at key milestones.
• Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems for integration of ADAS and EDS components in Body Exterior systems. Provide technical support to global teams.
• Analyze design interfaces with corresponding ADAS and EDS teams during the development process & address any potential failures & error states .
• Lead or support design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation.
• Monitor & investigate new system interface technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field.
• Guide & oversee training mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers & other interfacing functions.
• Support CCRG for exterior systems for ADAS and EDS interface related issues.
• Provide technical advice to ASO and OGC as required.
• Guide development of system tools methods & processes.
• Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards specifications & verification methods.
• Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs SCCAFs Boundary Diagrams PDiagrams DVP&R & integration manuals as related to ADASEDS interface systems.
• Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) as related to ADAS and EDS interface systems.
• Lead & drive prevent recurrence process along with ADAS and EDS teams for interface issues.
• Ability to share & present work to crossfunctional teams and senior leadership.

Youll have...

• B.S. in Mechanical Electrical or Electronic or a related physical science field of study.
• 10 years as a Body Exterior and/or ADAS/EDS Design and Release Engineer or similar automotive experience.
• 6 years experience with job responsibilities specific to automotive engineering with focus in vehicle system integration of radars cameras lamps and other electrical/electronic components.
• Demonstrated expert level knowledge in body exterior ADAS and EDS and methods including connectors wiring grommets coax cables water management routing attachment strategies testing methods etc.
• Experience in all program phases from PreProgram through Launch including one major program (scale 46.
• Working knowledge of applicable Design Analysis Verification Quality Manufacturing and Assembly methods.
• Demonstrated improvements in customer satisfaction reduction in warranty total cost reduction.
• Working knowledge and experience with Engineering toolsets CAE / CATIA TCE.
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record of strong leadership behaviors.
• Excellent problemsolving skills.
• Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge.
• Selfstarter ability to work effectively with little oversight.
• Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences key accomplishments recognitions training publications patents & other supporting evidence.

Even better you may have...

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study
  Patents / Invention Defensive Disclosures / Trade Secrets and/or Technical Publications
• Experience with GPDS and GTDS processes timing and delivery requirements.
• Experience in writing DFMEAs SCCAFs Engineering Specifications Requirements Design Rules or equivalent Core documents.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams purchasing manufacturing STA & suppliers.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing advanced processes
• Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.
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