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Ford Motor Company Front Closures Product Development System Supervisor in Dearborn, Michigan
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position…
Lead the North America Exterior Front Closures Systems Design & Release product engineering team to successfully create designs that are on time for each program milestone, while meeting the quality, cost, weight, and functional performance requirements.
What you'll do…
Concurrently execute multiple programs from cradle to grave including studio development, UP gateway checkpoints, FDJ, P Release, PEC/FEV and production launch
Lead interface development with studio team on resolution of design issues related to Exterior Front Closures system
Chair Technical Design Reviews demonstrating strict adherence to engineering “first principles”, robust Failure Mode Avoidance (Quality History, Boundary Diagram, DFMEA, SCCAF, DVP&R) and robust signoff with engineering evidence at FDJ, FEC and OKTB
Support programs and launches with appropriate need; travel as req'd in support of critical issues and launch events.
Improve Current Model quality, when required
Generate cost reductions and revenue opportunities for current and future model programs
Lead and resolve all financial and part design related issues for all tier 1 suppliers
You'll have...
Minimum
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree, Masters preferred
10+ years’ experience in Body Exterior Engineering (PSC, FDJ, DCV, FEC, J1 & Post OKTB)
A fundamental understanding of our customers wants and needs which enables the correct technical and business decisions, including trade-offs, that results in a customer centric design.
Ability to drive cross functional alignment utilizing, sounds engineering physics and methods.
Strong leadership characteristics that demonstrate the Ford Operating Behaviors
Ability to utilize and demonstrate System Engineering disciplines and Design for Manufacturing principles to create design and solve issues.
Proven program delivery and launch experience (PVT experience is also a plus).
Knowledge of craftsmanship expectations, Five Lab, benchmarking and futuring
Existing knowledge of exterior closures components, interfaces, materials and manufacturing technologies
Experience successfully delivering product through the studio feasibility checkpoint process
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues using 8D and 3x5Why tools and effectively communicate to management
Experience as launch engineer in Exterior
Even better, if you have …
Preferred
Masters preferred
Hands on experience with “in-house” Ford engineering, design (CAD & CAE) and release as well as proactively managing FSS with on time delivery, is desired.
Other Information
Excellent communication and presentation skills required to lead Ford team and Full Service Suppliers as well as lead management reviews
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 28110