Fixed Glass Technical Specialist

Fixed Glass Technical Specialist

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What youll do...

Position Duties:

Technical Leader for all Global Fixed Glass and Glass Bonding applications.

Provide technical leadership in developing Best In Class A-plr designs that support glass bonding while minimizing binocular obstruction.

Technical lead for glass bracket bonding applications (e.g. mirror buttons rain sensor/camera brackets etc.)

Ensure glass meets all technical requirements of the associated electrical modules.

Drive implementation of heated glazing technologies that reduce heat load and support improved defrost functionality.

Provide technical support for alternative vinyl technologies (Acoustic IRR Solar absorbing Heads Ups Display (HUD))

Develop Part-in-assembly (PIA) A-plr windshield water management molding designs that prevent water ingress into side window.

Prove out lead free glass soldering technologies for production application.

Ensure legal and safety performance of fixed glass and glass bonding commodities.

Develop a global BOP/BOD glass bonding strategy and implementation plan.

Work with Paint Engineering to drive the implementation of a global paint technology that supports the primerless to paint glass bonding and one step UV florescence glass primer.

Refine new windshield glazing surface control requirements to ensure wipe compatibility and migrate globally.

Manage the following attributes:

Design (Feasibility)

Package

Structural stiffness

Wind noise squeak & rattle water management etc.

Cost & weight

Appearance and craftsmanship

Pedestrian Protection (in Cooperation with Body Safety)

Author and ownership of the technical documentation e.g. SDS Design Rules generic DFMEAs PDPs & DV plans.

Technical GCBP leader for Fixed Glass and Sealing (Glass Bonding).

Manage Global fixed glass quality in support of quality objectives.

Lead resolution of all fixed glass and glass bonding concerns (i.e. stop ships glass bonding adhesive & structural performance concerns)

Drive MCR actions to meet objectives.

Responsible for signing off on regulatory Compliance Demonstrations Plans & Reports.

Youll have...

BS in Engineering

Minimum 5 years of Fixed Glass and Glass Bonding Design & Release experience.

Fixed Glass launch experience for multiple programs.

Proven and demonstrated team leadership skills.

Experience with GD&T; knowledge of glass component assembly and installation tolerances.

Detailed understanding of the Fixed Glass legal requirements.

Awareness of all Advance Glass and Glass Bonding Technologies

Even better you may have...
Formal responsibility for Go-to coaching and mentoring role within the functional activity for technical issues and quality tools

Develop and implement strategies (detailed training plan) to grow technical application and quality tool competency in conjunction with the departmental manager.

Act as application expert at a component / sub-system & systems level and teach junior engineers by providing practical and workable solutions.

Robust resolution of highly complex problems that originate in component / sub-system & total system interface in line with cost quality & functional targets.

Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future programs to prevent recurrence of any issues and improve robustness and reliability.

Lead role in sign off & launch phase to provide expert application leadership to resolve Product Development Manufacturing / Purchasing interface issues.

Manage consistent effective and concise documentation of engineering program sign-off for area of expert responsibility.

Evaluate total value chain for area of expertise. Initiate and deliver action plans to optimise total business equation (inc. platform strategy & commonality; sourcing strategy; design philosophy; FSS strategy).

Drive consistent application of component / system across platforms.

Represent area of application expertise in Senior Management technical reviews.

Detailed understanding of craftsmanship FCPA and production feasibility

Knowledgeable in using WERS TCE and Vismockup.

FTEP accreditation minimum 5 modules must include FMEA & G8D.

MS preferred

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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