Closure System Engineering Senior Manager

In this position...

A senior technical leadership role responsible for technical content strategy & this role you will serve as the Senior manager for Closures Systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & systems. The Global Manager will lead all technical & business plan aspects of Global Closures Systems strategy 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 Closures Systems Senior Manager will lead professional development of global Closures Systems team members attract high caliber talent oversee budgeting & resource allocation support new technology development & lead implementation guide development of Closure Systems standardized tools methods & execution.

What youll do...

• Act as the business owner with end-to-end responsibility for Closures Systems

• Lead & ensure successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality Cost Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF)

• Create a compelling vision for the organization. Lead identification & communication of department technical strategies objectives mission & values

• Lead & drive engineering excellence delivery & ensure robust root-cause identification & resolution using problem solving tools such as 3LX5W & 8Ds

• Act as technical architect/leader for Closures Systems on a global scale

• Own the design review process & lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). Develop a strong cross-function working relationships with Program Vehicle Management Studio Body CAD CAE Software & Controls EDS vehicle engineering & Manufacturing Engineering to deliver robust production feasible designs

• Ensure adherence to FMA DVP&R Quality History & Prevent Recurrence

• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states

• Interface with all levels of management & outside activities on Closures Systems matters

• Act as technical resource & provide technical support to cross-functional & global teams

• Recommend develop & verify applications for new & advanced Closures Systems designs & technologies

• Ensure benchmarking & technology development mechanisms are in place & that the implementation strategy supports the business goals

• Monitor & investigate new Closures Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field

• Guide & oversee training mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers supervisors & other interfacing functions

• Support Campaign Prevent activities & zero mindset FSA mentality

• Support CCRG for all Closure Systems matters

• Guide development of Closures Systems tools methods & processes

• Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards specifications & verification methods

• Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs SCCAFs Boundary Diagrams P-Diagrams DVP&R & integration manuals

• Intimately know the suppliers & lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams

• Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations

• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams & executive leadership

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in Closures Systems & BIW design & release with increasing levels of project & team management
• Demonstrated deep technical understanding & significant expertise & experience in Closures BIW stampings closures kinematics & mechanisms CAE testing quality & production launch
• 3-5 years minimum managing an engineering department with proven track record & delivery of results
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong leadership behaviors with good collaborative decision making skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams purchasing manufacturing STA & suppliers.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10-15 years of experience in BIW & Closures Systems
• An aptitude for developing people & processes
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis
• 3DX/CATIA V5 capable
• Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components

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 a leadership level 4.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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