Manager –Technical Leader for Exterior Systems, Lighting & Wipers

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In this position...

Champion the deployment of the Exterior Systems Lighting & Wiper technical strategy to deliver globally consistent execution stronger cross-functional alignment and customer-focused outcomes.
This leadership position is responsible for technical content strategy & processes for the Global Exterior Systems Lighting and Wiper Groups and will lead all technical aspects of our product strategy including early product concept development business case alignment supplier development product verification & validation launch/sign-off & quality assurance of products in the field.

The Technical Leader will also oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence while guiding development of Exterior Systems Lighting & Wipers standardized tools methods & execution.

The Exterior Systems Technical Leader is a recognized and accomplished technical expert who demonstrates strong business acumen operates effectively at a global scale communicates confidently with all levels of leadership and has demonstrated abilities to manage ambiguity make timely decisions and drive program alignment.

What youll do...

• Partner with the Global Chief and Management Teammates to define resolve and communicate department technical strategies objectives mission and values.

• Own maintain and manage delivery of the Exterior Systems Technology Roadmap

• Drive continuous benchmarking across the group

• Drive Technical Design Reviews to ensure solutions are aligned with Ford Design Rules Requirements Quality standards and rooted in Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)

• Drive development and execution of standard and modular solutions

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

  • Oversee ongoing maintenance/updates of commodity specific standards specifications & verification methods

• Partner with cross functional managers to maintain technical coherence and cross program consistency

• Partner with Studio Program Management and Architecture to ensure early development is aligned with available technology and prioritization of the customers needs

• Drive Prevent Recurrence processes and Campaign Prevent Activities forthe Global Exterior Systems Lighting and Wiper Groups

• Support Critical Concern Review Group topics forGlobal Exterior Systems Lighting and Wiper Groups

• Provide technical advice to Automotive Safety Office Office of General Council & Design Analysis

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

• Support the professional development of the Global Exterior Systems Lighting and Wiper Groups -Guide & oversee training mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers supervisors & other interfacing functions

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience inExterior Systems (Fascias Bumpers Ornamentation Lighting Wipers Exterior Mirrors & Running boards) or Electro-mechanicalSystems
• Candidate must provide an evidence book or portfolio detailing technical experiences key accomplishments recognitions training publications patents & other supporting evidence
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams purchasing manufacturing STA & suppliers

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 15 years of experience inExterior Systems orElectro-mechanical system design specifically focused on Wipers mechanisms latching or lighting.
• An aptitude for developing people & processes
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis

• Extensive experience working with FMVSS and IIHS 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 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 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.

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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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.

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