Exterior Front & Rear Systems Application Supervisor

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A functional management role responsible for technical content strategy & processes for body front/rear systems & underbody this role you will serve as the applications supervisor for front/rear systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle this role this individual will lead all technical & business plan aspects including product & technology development supplier development & selection product verification & production validation engineering sign-off launch ongoing product support & quality assurance of products in the addition the front/rear systems supervisor will lead professional development of team members and oversee budgeting & resource allocation.

In this position...

• Supervise a team of 8 or more Front & Rear Systems Application Engineers
• Lead & ensure successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality Cost Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF) for MCA / ICA programs.
• Responsible for delivering the most efficient designs in the market.
• Lead overall front/rear ends systems & underbody shield attribute performance and manufacturing through a systemic review of interactions between interfacing components and systems
• Responsible for adhering to FMA DVP&R Quality History & Prevent Recurrence

What youll do...

• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states.
• Lead and mentor teams to successfully deliver on-time program milestones with quality.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with DTO and Studio leadership.
• Actively manage body surface releases and feasibility progression effecting Class A.
• Interface with all levels of management & outside activities on front/rear end systems & shielding issues.
• Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations.
• Act as the business owner with end-to-end responsibility for front/rear end systems & underbody shields.
• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Support core engineering with program lessons learned via body tech club and other forums.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding quality targets for Front & Rear Systems.
• Lead Quality issue resolution using 8D process.
• Support Front & Rear Systems TVM Engineering team and design Sign Off.
• Lead SREA process for Font & Rear Systems including PV testing requirements data review and approval.
• Lead CCRG discussions on Front & Rear System related concerns.
• Support STA with supplier issue resolution.

Youll have...

• BS in Engineering
• 8 years of experience in D&R of Class A components.

Even better you may have...

• MS in Engineering
• Thorough knowledge of GPDS and proven skill of interpreting process deliverables for Front & Rear System Commodities.
• Full Program experience in from TSC/PSC OKTB on at least one major program.
• Demonstrated 8D problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated cross functional team leadership skills.

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 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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