Technical Leader – Exterior Systems and Lighting

Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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.

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...

A senior technical leadership role within Exterior Systems, Vehicle Hardware Engineering, responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Technical Leader for all Exterior Systems related matters ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems.

This position will lead all technical aspects of global Exterior Systems product strategy, including product concept development, business case approval, supplier development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Exterior Systems technical leader will develop & lead professional development of global Fascia Systems, Lighting, Wiper Systems & Exterior Ornamentation team members, oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, guiding development of Exterior Systems standardized tools, methods & execution.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Lead design of new concepts to improve Exterior Systems performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation
Monitor & investigate new Exterior Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field
Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions
Support Campaign Prevent for Exterior Systems
Support CCRG for Exterior Systems matters
Provide technical advice to ASO, OGC & Design Analysis
Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations
Guide development of modular system tools, methods & processes
Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods
Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals
Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
Lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams
Lead & drive prevent recurrence process for Exterior Systems & components
Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership


Qualifications

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
10 years of experience in Exterior Systems design & release
Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences, key accomplishments, recognitions, training, publications, patents & other supporting evidence


Even better, if you have …

Preferred

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
15+ years of experience in Exterior Systems / Electro-mechanical system design & release
Strong understanding of Lighting and Wiper Systems
An aptitude for developing people & processes
Strong understanding of statistical analysis
CATIA V5 capable & strong familiarity with ADAMs
Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components
Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers


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, 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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.


This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's 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: https://fordcareers.co/LL5

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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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