Supv Switches, CoreD&R
Dearborn, MI - USA
Job Summary
We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
The Switch Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the design development release and global program delivery of all automotive switch commodities. This role oversees a team of Core Engineers and Product Owner / Design & Release (D&R) Engineers ensuring robust engineering standards successful supplier sourcing seamless system integration and flawless vehicle launch execution.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Team Leadership & Resource Management
Lead mentor and manage a high-performing team of Core Engineers and Product Owner / D&R Engineers.
Allocate engineering resources to align with global vehicle program milestones advanced technology initiatives and regional application needs.
Foster a collaborative agile environment to deliver switch products on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Core Engineering & Standards
Guide the development maintenance and approval of generic Engineering Specifications (ES) and Requirements
Drive early-stage sourcing activities including advanced benchmarking technology roadmaps early supplier involvement and early program checkpoints
Lead supplier engagement processes including engineering kick-offs
Product Ownership & Program D&R Execution
Ensure robust program-specific execution from concept to launch overseeing content definition (PDL) timing plans and commercial agreements (CPA eSOWs RFQs and ED&T approvals).
Manage mechanical and electronic hardware design packaging interface tolerance stack-ups and DFMEA critical/ special characteristics.
Govern system-level definition interface control sheets load databases and Global Device Transmittals (GDT) using VSEM.
Oversee component-level and vehicle-level validation including FEDE requirement classification/target setting/assessments DV/PV testing EMC compliance and Worst case circuit analysis (WCCA)
Supervise supplier CAD releasing AVBOM/FEDEBOM management early tooling authorizations and production release approvals in WERS.
Quality Craftsmanship & Launch Support
Deliver switch products that meet stringent feel sound styling ergonomics and Human Machine Interface (HMI) requirements.
Champion quality improvement initiatives including FMA foundation documents FMEA and Campaign Prevention deep dives.
Support assembly plants during launch phases through Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA) reviews assembly set-up evaluations and end-of-line (EOL) testing.
Manage product and program open issue matrices to ensure swift resolution of engineering manufacturing and interface concerns.
Qualifications
Youll have...
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical or Systems Engineering preferred); Masters degree is a plus.
5 years of experience in Design & Release (D&R) or Product Application Engineering.
3 years of experience in Systems Engineering core specifications development or vehicle launch execution.
Demonstrated experience leading or working closely with electrical/electronic product design teams.
Technical & Process Skills
Deep understanding of quality and validation disciplines: FMEA FMA SCCAF DVP&R and EMC testing.
Experience managing Full Service Suppliers (FSS) from initial RFQ/sourcing through PPAP and end-of-life cycles.
Familiarity with physical vehicle packaging Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design constraints.
Excellent leadership program management problem-solving (e.g. 8D Red X) and organizational planning 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.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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