Technical Leader - Vehicle Architecture A&U Attribute

This Product Development Vehicle Architecture role will provide technical guidance and oversight to Global Core and Applications engineers in all Occupant Package sub-deliverables: Occupant Position Accommodation and Primary Controls Interior Roominess / Exterior Size Ingress/Egress Exterior Visibility and Luggage / Cargo / Flexibility. The role is also responsible for leading the development and modernization of Vehicle Architecture requirements procedures tools & methods design guides templates and training.

What youll do:

• Provide global technical guidance and oversight in all OccupantPackagesub-deliverables:
  • OccupantPosition Accommodation and Primary Controls
  • Interior Roominess/ Exterior Size
  • Ingress/Egress
  • Exterior Visibility
  • Luggage / Cargo / Flexibility
• Provide technical training and mentoring to Occupant Package Technical Experts and engineers
• Guide development of technical maturityfor Occupant Package Technical Experts and engineers
• Lead development of new and bolster / modernize present requirements procedures tools & methods design guides templates and training
• Lead development of new and bolster / modernize present DVMsand CTEPsthat aidPrograms inrobust A&U delivery
• Coach global teams and drive globally consistent approaches
• Conduct peer reviews of all Occupant Package studies
• Participate in appraisals and jury evaluations ofOccupantPackage parameter of Ford and competitive products
• Monitor global regulatory requirements as they relate to Occupant Package
• Collect customer and external feedbackand incorporate findings into requirements tools & methods design guides and training
• Incorporate theimpactof new technologies (e.g. vision controls) into requirements tools & methods design guides and training
• Maintain a dialog withProgram teams and relationships with related groups within Ford
• Collaborate with ASO/OGC and ES&ES in areas where Vehicle Architecture affects or is affected by regulatory requirements
• Consult withother groupsrequiringOccupantPackage expertise(Safety D&R / Seats & Restraints Interior Trim ADAS etc.)
• Partner with Vehicle Architecture Program Managers to represent the customer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelorsdegree in engineering required
• 10years experiencein Vehicle Architecture / A&U Attribute
• Experience working with all levels (GSR through LL2) to achieve best practices
• Broad vehicle engineering background including technical and customer driven aspects
• Knowledge of systems engineering GPDS FEDE and other internal processes
• Creative and innovative thought processes; a natural problem solver with the ability to make complex trade-off decisions
• High level of commitment and motivation and inspirational drive for improving results
• Very high capability and desire to continuously improve self colleague and subordinate technical knowledge and capabilities with design and analytical tools
• Demonstrates leadership and key personal contribution in defining / developing processes tools & methods with a successful roll out
• Demonstrates technical expertise in Occupant Package / Accommodation & Usage Attribute
• Ability to learn and apply new systems techniques and requirements quickly
• Ability to effectively train and mentor others

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 ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 aleadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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