VMC Engineer

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Job Description
VMC Engineer will be responsible for leading the launch of VMC Installed accessories and resolution of design quality issues related (In-plant & field) to VEHICLE PERSONLISATION AND VEHICLE MODIFICATION CENTRE.
VMC Engineer will also play the role of PVT engineer for VMC fitted parts handling all related warranty claims and resolution thereof.
VMC Engineer will also play the role as Program Manager (PM) to launch VMC installed accessories. The PM role will entail the full coordination of various activities between cross functional departments to ensure a successful launch.

Provide a sufficient level of service that delivers Key Performance Indicators as follows
Act as Single point of contact for Eu VP Team and lead coordination with IMG VP including:
Development and releasing of EU accessories (PC & DC).
Management of funding process for VP accessories
PDL Input
Alignment between Purchasing Finance and other key stakeholders
Management of change management process for Eu Accessories incl. WERS releasing
Programme Manage the launch of new accessories post CRF approvals.
Provide engineering assessment and required data as input into the CRF for approval thereof.
Provide cost estimate for F&T and labour related into the CRF.
Coordinate logistics and storage and maintain an inventory of accessory engineering samples
Conduct fitment trials of genuine and licensed accessories on Ford vehicles in the modification centre
Make engineering assessments from these fitment trials and prepare engineering reports
Liaise and feedback the fitment trial/engineering evaluations to the Program FLA Engineer
Liaise and conduct Peer reviews to obtain engineering concurrence with VMC stakeholders for accessory fitment and integration into the VMC environment
Liaise with accessory Suppliers to validate product integration into the VMC environment
Conduct Quality Impact assessments for proposed FLA parts in line with FLA and Ford process requirements.
Provide and report regularly on product development status with VP management and the markets.
Collect and store program data in the FLA database SharePoint and shared drives for all FLA programs in line with Ford document retention policies
Develop / Manage / Own BSAQ roadmaps to deliver the vehicle line / Functional objectives (TGW R/1000 & CPU) for Vehicle Modification Centre Programs.
Bin / Analyse Warranty claims and verbatim Generate and manage Form 4.
Coordinate all current model projects into BSAQ and link Form 4.
Review all forward model BSAQ projects for consensus of plan.
Identify and align ECB to Plant Internal QLS and verify containment.
Manage initial containment for all design related stop ships
Support PVT Managers lead in all vehicle line review.
Attend and support QOS Meeting.
Ensure issues are raised to proper area of responsibility.
Attend VRT sub system meetings disposition issues to appropriate areas such as STA/ VOME / PVT.
Attend VFG meetings with region and leverage support from the regional team.
Support plant on part shortage via alternate proposals/ approvals.
Launch Support: White board meetings / Start-up / OK to proceed meetings.
Review and approve pull ahead changes of upcoming programs.
Work as a Variability Reduction Team member to improve current model quality/warranty objectives.
Support field service actions.

Degree in Mechanical Engineering Automobile Engineering or Production Engineering or relevant qualification.
Minimum 3 years in experience.
Professional Exposure Experience in VMC Vehicle Integration and PVT areas of Electrical and Body commodities.
Exposure to manufacturing / process knowledge
Experience in warranty and warranty analysis
Problem solving skills (8D / 6-sigma)
Special Knowledge or skill required Problem solving techniques DFMEA/DVP GD&T CMMS3 WERS AIMS G8D and 6 Panel.
Engineering change implementation process.
Demonstrate good customer relation skills.
Develop working relationships with other areas of Development engineering