Tech Specialist - VHE Systems & Integration XVL Process & Tool

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The Tech Specialist for VHE Systems & Integration serves as the Global lead for the development & deployment of VSET Systems & Integration processes methods communications and deliverables and gatekeeper for the development and deployment of VSET Systems & Integration efficiency tools methods templates and processes.

In this position...

• Global lead for the development & deployment of VSET Systems & Integration processes methods communications and deliverables.
• Gatekeeper for the development and deployment of VSET Systems & Integration efficiency tools methods templates and processes.
• Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for working with their functional engineering peers / Technical Specialists to manage processes and communication of requirements.

What youll do...

• Work with Global Resource Planning to ensure alignment on Large and Small programs to support containment of balanced cycle plan.
• Refine and maintain staffing models including change in operations like SET programs.
• Refine and maintain Roles and Responsibilities for VHE Systems and Integration teams looking for efficiency improvement within and outside of VHE to enable cycle plan assumptions.
• Drive improvement in databases and tools to ensure alignment to organizational changes (IE parts roll up to the correct functions.)
• Drive Process & Tool alignment for preprogram target setting. Pull together the currently independent teams setting targets for material cost weight etc to ensure compatibility in assumptions. Investigate usage of AI tools to enable / ensure compatibility in assumptions.
• Work with planning functions and cost process teams to provide model or scaling database for small scale programs which typically receive limited support from architects etc.
• Investigate use of AI / Machine Learning to improve target delivery.
• Refine processes for R&O Roadmaps XVL implications to improve Status to Target Management during program development phase (PS to FDJ).

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 10 years of experience within VHE engineering.
• Demonstrated courage humility decisiveness flexibility knowledge and vision.
• Proven technical depth and ability to make decisions and balanced tradeoffs.
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with crossfunctional teams (Program Studio Purchasing Finance Engineering Manufacturing and Suppliers).

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Engineering.
• 5 years experience in VSET Systems & Integration.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs.
• Outstanding communication skills (open clear and inclusive) up to senior management.
• Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• High integrity with effective coaching and mentoring skills.
• Availability to travel globally as requires including extensive onsite launch support.
• Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of Cost Appearance and GPDS processes.

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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