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In this position...
People Leaderfor D&Rs of FNA and FoM regions.
Responsible for high quality (on-time within budget and meeting engineering and attribute requirements) delivery to GPDS milestones for Underbody BIW systems.
Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA PFMEA Control Plans PDP and ES specifications.
Deliver focused TVM Warranty reduction and benchmarking.
Proactively lead
What youll do
Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package crash and durability.
Responsible to lead review and approveUnderbody BIW designs to ensure delivery to component Engineering Specifications and vehicle requirements.
Responsible to resolve all durability assembly and functional issues identified.
Proactively run your business to include agenda and issue management communication with immediate leadership.
Coach technical mentor and guide engineers and rotating FCGs within section.
Youll have...
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in engineering required.
7 years of PD Engineering experience within structural commodities including GPDS forward model programs and launch.
Thorough understanding of Underbody Structures component designs experience with interfacing systems (Upperbody BIW Chassis Suspension P/T EV) material and joining knowledge.
Advanced problem-solving skills and high technical aptitude with a demonstrated history in successfully leading cross functional teams.
Natural ability to build productive relationships achieve cooperation and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners.
Ability to manage/resolve urgent production quality and launch concerns.
Strong skills in project planning and management - experience in managing large complex projects.
Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects issue resolution and management reviews.
Strong leadership skills passion for quality passion for customer inherent self-starter with strong drive for results
Position requires simultaneous management of multiple complex and urgent issues
Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines: DVP&R DFMEA 8D Process Controls Reliability and System Engineering Fundamentals
Knowledgeable in GPDS: UNVx TDJ/TDC DCV PEC/FEC and Tool releases/builds.
Proficient in WERS AIMS AVBOM BSAQ GPIRS DVA and Digital Tools (CAD).
Able to travel and support final assembly plants and supplier sites when required during project delivery.
Even better if you have
Preferred
Masters degree in engineering or business 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 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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