Safety CAE and Crash Development Supervisor

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 were all part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

What we do matters! Every day Fords Crash Safety team leverages state of the art systems engineering analytical tools and onsite safety testing facilities to drive the design of our future vehicles that deliver world leading safety to our customers. We operate in an inclusive fast paced and highly collaborative work environment with high expectations for engineering excellence.

In this position.

You will lead a cross functional team of approximately 10 Safety CAE and Crash Development Engineers responsible for ensuring vehicle programs comply with applicable crash safety requirements. You will use your skills in First Principles thinking collaboration systems engineering FMA/design robustness CAE and crash safety Design Verification planning to develop world class efficient vehicle architectures for frontal side rear and pedestrian impact roof strength and low speed damageability.

Responsibilities

What youll do

• Develop detailed Ford Global Product Development System workplans to lead the Crash Safety attribute and ensure ontime program delivery to target within budget with emphasis on Ford behaviors.
• Review emerging technologies and develop plans to implement with quality on advanced model programs.
• Anticipate the impact that new regulations and public domain ratings may have on future global vehicle programs.
• Develop efficient vehicle structural strategies that align with Fords vision of safety leadership.
• Foster technical knowledge & growth within the Crash Safety team.
• Utilize working knowledge of supplier manufacturing / assembly capabilities and processes to resolve issues.
• Apply knowledge from competitive benchmarking to develop innovative structural concepts.
• Lead CAE and physical test analyses for Occupant protection crash sensor calibration and structure safety load path development for frontal side rear impact pedestrian protection low speed damageability mixed energy propulsion system integrity and roof strength.
• Create concepts that generate new insights and visions or methods for producing longterm competitiveness.
• Guide and mentor CAE Crash engineers from model build through completion of analytical assessments in reporting on full vehicle programs.
• Lead development certification and homologation testing to demonstrate compliance to global regulations and public domain protocols.
• Signoff responsibility for vehicle program Safety Compliance Demonstration Plans & Reports.
• Creating a positive work environment based on candid constructive feedback and debate.
• Career mentoring and development of safety engineers.

Qualifications

Youll have.

• Bachelors Engineering (BS BSE Mechanical Aerospace Structures BioMechanics preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of total Crash Safety experience.

Even better you may have

• Masters Engineering (MS MSE).
• Experience with bundled engineering strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of Global Safety regulatory and Public Domain requirements (e.g. FMVSS ECE NCAP IIHS)
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated leadership in full vehicle program endtoend safety attribute delivery
• High proficiency in Crash Safety toolset including full vehicle subsystem & component CAE (LSDyna) and physical crash testing procedures
• Experience with mixed energy propulsion systems (gas diesel Hybrid Electric Battery Electric Fuel Cell)

Additional information:

Position will require minimal travel.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades LL6.

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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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