Supervisor Core Upper Steering

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In this position...
The Upper Steering Core Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Engineers to deliver requirements test methods capable suppliers efficient and bullet proof designs for the Steering Mechanical Column Locks Shift Lever Intermediate Shaft and Dash Boot. This role includes executing the Upper Steering Commodity Business Plans new Steering Column development and Upper Steering technical RFQ workstreams. A key priority is ensuring Engineering Technical Excellence with a focus on Reliability FMA Quality Technical Design Reviews and robust design signoff.

What youll do...

• Lead the Upper Steering section of Engineers to deliver Core deliverables for the Steering Mechanical Column (Manual/Power) Locks Shift Lever Intermediate Shaft and Dash Boot. Mentor and coach the team providing technical guidance and professional development ensuring collaboration with Steering Technical Experts. Manage workload distribution and resource planning. Foster a culture of continuous improvement diversity and technical innovation.

  • Create and manage Upper Steering (Column Locks I-shaft Dash Boot) foundation standards and processes using System Engineering to ensure robust system design and validation including DFMEAs/FUSA SDS Requirements Functional Specifications Engineering Specifications SySML/MBSE Design Rules Interface Drawings Guide Files SCAFF/SCCP Quality History RCL/RDM Test Methods Perfect Drawing Plans etc.). Optimize requirements and DV for cost efficiency ensuring Quality and Reliability.

  • Maintain and execute the Upper Steering Commodity Business Plans focusing on cost efficiency and resiliency while delivering technical excellence.

  • Lead development of new Steering Column suppliers in alignment with the CBP ensuring designs meet requirements with robust validation DFMEA SCAFF/SCCP.

  • Lead Upper Steering technical RFQ workstreams collaborating with Supply Chain to meet requirements quality timing and deliver cost target.

  • Lead supplier technical development to ensure an optimal and cost-efficient supply base with appropriate supplier tension.

  • Collaborate with Technical Experts/Subject Matter Experts to conduct Technical Design Reviews with Application engineers to ensure clean signoff against Requirements and Design Rules with disciplined DVP&Rs. Focus on execution of BIC quality Zero FSA with signoff responsibility before Chief signoff.

  • Execute Prevent Recurrence process for FSA Stop Ship High-Priority issues ensuring Foundation Design Deliverables are updated to prevent future escapes.

  • Develop advanced Upper Steering technology including Mechanical Column integration into the Steer-by-Wire Handwheel Actuator and Stowable Column concepts as well as other new Upper Steering technologies.

  • Ensure robust Test Methods (Physical and Analytical) are documented to validate all requirements at all necessary levels including vehicle system sub-system mechanical electrical as well interfacing systems.

  • Provide Technical Leadership for critical issue resolution for in-flight and new Upper Steering components including launch Recall Quality/Field issues.

  • Actively support emerging quality issues aiding the Application teams with technical depth and speed to identify root cause ICA PCA. Go See & Do at Supplier & Supplier Plants.

  • Lead Global Upper Steering Tech Club to drive technical depth and on-the-job training.

  • Develop Perfect Drawing Plan execution to align with GPDS and deliver high-quality execution.

  • Actively support the Application team on new program APQP Supplier site reviews to ensure robust PFMEA SCCAF and Control execution.

  • Actively support TVM idea generation through optimizing requirements and benchmarking as well as idea generation.

  • Support Regulatory Signoff and Compliance.

Youll have...
BS Engineering- Mechanical Engineering or strongly related.
10 years of safety critical Automotive design experience or related Industry experience.

8 years of Upper steering experience in Columns I-shafts or both.

Even better you may have...

• MS Engineering- Mechanical Engineering or strongly related.
  Strong leadership skills passion for quality passion for customer inherent self-starter with strong drive for results.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or demonstrated leadership traits.
• Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects issue resolution and management reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to forge productive relationships achieve cooperation and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners.
• High technical aptitude. Experience with strong supplier management of complex systems.
• Thorough understanding of Upper Steering technology component design and joint design.
• Technical depth in system system architecture and mechanical design.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering Failure Mode Avoidance to develop safety critical systems.
• Advanced problem-solving skills including 8D 6 Sigma 5-Why Contrast/Converge y f(x) Experimental Design.
• Strong failure mode avoidance skills with a deep understanding of Upper Steering Failure modes.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in engineering disciplines: DFMEA DVP&R 8D Process Control PFMEA and System Engineering Fundamentals.
• Ability to manage/resolve simultaneous challenging complex technical issues.
• Experience developing a safety critical product/new technology from initial development through launch.
• Experience managing a senior engineering team.
• Knowledgeable in automotive program deliverables timing GPDS and GTDS.
• Familiar with Ford tools including FEDE Teamcenter WERS.
• Interface experience with Corporate Safety and Legal teams on safety critical systems.
• Cross-functional knowledge of interfacing systems Steering Wheels Steering Column control modules dash systems Steering Gears.

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 $132800-$250800.

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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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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