Driveline Axle Supervisor

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In this position...
Ford Underbody Systems Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to supervise a team of Design and Release Engineers delivering all internally designed and manufactured axle systems. Deliverables include design engineering validation launch and ongoing production quality. Strong Driveline skills and experience are required to be successful in this role as well as manufacturing experience in the Driveline commodity.

This key role within the Ford Driveline Engineering Department requires a dynamic and flexible individual that can handle multiple projects in different phases but with many common parts. These programs will be built out of a singular manufacturing site so on-site presence in Sterling MI with the manufacturing team is also a key enabler to success.

Manage team of 7-10 engineers delivering all in-house engineered axle systems. These range from light-duty independent axles to heavy-duty beam axles.
Key technical hardware oversight of the Axle system including close interface with the calibration Transmission NVH and chassis organizations.
Close interface with our component engineering teams on key program deliverables
Responsible for program delivery of Quality Cost Weight Function and Timing (QCWFT) for the axle commodity. From Underbody Virtual series through OKTB.

Lead new axle development in the form of unit programs in which you will have separate engineering gateways up-front that support forward model vehicle programs.
Support prototype builds for axle systems and vehicle prototypes
You will interact directly with our in-house Axle manufacturing teams which will include close interface with new design developments ongoing production concerns and in-field quality metrics.

Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
4 years of experience with Driveline systems and components experience and knowledge. Other Underbody commodity experience will be considered.
4 years of experience with plant manufacturing launch experience tooling knowledge experience in all phases of product development

Desired Characteristics
Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
6 years of experience with Driveline systems and components experience and knowledge
Experience with GPDS and other Ford engineering tools (TeamCenter WERS FEDE etc.)
Experience in a leadership capacity leading and guiding others
One Ford Behavior ability to work cross-functionally build team consensus
Superior written and oral communication skills including presentation 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.
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.

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

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