Suspension Core and Industrialization Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

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...

As a Suspension Core & Industrialization Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Technical Design Review Signoff Delivery
• Ensure Failure Mode Avoidance - Verify connection between DFMEA, SCCAF and Control Plan
• Manage milestone cadence within GPDS parameters
• Collaborate with Ford Purchasing in the sourcing of new suspension components/systems to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver all program milestone requirements, especially in-plant dates, on time and with quality ensuring documentation is stored in the appropriate location per the records management process and parts are appropriately marked per the prototype or production material process.
• Lead milestone assessments, presentations (up to Director level), and evidence management.
• Coordinate with Team of Four groups
• Provide Finance, Purchasing, Planning and Manufacturing team support
• Coordinate with Suspension Engineers on resolution of all Program issues.
• Engage with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Engineering (Vehicle Dynamics and NVH), Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Vehicle Operations, and the Plant Vehicle Team to deliver robust suspension components and systems to final production that meet vehicle level performance requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

You'll have...

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
• 6+ years - Demonstrated experience of effective supplier management, launch, and global program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability for delivery excellence and leadership
• Demonstrated leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management.
• Hands on experience with release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, documenting evidence in support of requirements and design rules
• Passion for zero defects, passion for customer, high energy, drive for results and openness to learning.

Even better, if you have ...

Preferred

• Experience in suspension preferred but not required. Additional experience in Chassis Systems Engineering,

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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