Fixed Glass Subject Matter Expert

Ford • Dearborn, MI

13h • $84,480 - $162,120

About The Position

Subject Matter Expert for all Global Fixed Glass and Glass Bonding applications. Provide technical support in developing Best In Class A-plr designs that support glass bonding while minimizing binocular obstruction. Technical support for glass bracket bonding applications (e.g. mirror buttons, rain sensor/camera brackets etc.) Ensure glass meets all technical requirements of the associated electrical modules. Drive implementation of heated glazing technologies that reduce heat load and support improved defrost functionality. Provide technical support for alternative vinyl technologies (Acoustic, IRR, Solar absorbing, Heads Ups Display (HUD)) Develop Part-in-assembly (PIA) A-plr windshield water management molding designs that prevent water ingress into side window. Prove out lead free glass soldering technologies for production application. Ensure legal and safety performance of fixed glass and glass bonding commodities. Support development of global BOP/BOD glass bonding strategy and implementation plan. Work with Paint Engineering to drive the implementation of a global paint technology that supports the primerless to paint glass bonding and one step UV florescence glass primer. Refine new windshield glazing surface control requirements to ensure wipe compatibility and migrate globally. Manage the following attributes: Design (Feasibility) Package Structural stiffness Wind noise, squeak & rattle, water management, etc. Cost & weight Appearance and craftsmanship Pedestrian Protection (in Cooperation with Body Safety) Author and ownership of the technical documentation e.g. SDS, Design Rules, generic DFMEA's, PDP's & DV plans. Technical support of Global Commodity Business Plan “GCBP” for Fixed Glass and Sealing (Glass Bonding). Manage Global fixed glass quality in support of quality objectives. Lead/support resolution of all fixed glass and glass bonding concerns (i.e. stop ships, glass bonding adhesive & structural performance concerns) Drive MCR actions to meet objectives. Responsible for signing off on regulatory Compliance Demonstrations Plans & Reports. 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.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of Fixed Glass and Glass Bonding Design & Release experience.
• Experience with GD&T; knowledge of glass component, assembly, and installation tolerances.
• Detailed understanding of the Fixed Glass legal requirements.
• Awareness of all Advance Glass and Glass Bonding Technologies
• Detailed understanding of craftsmanship, FCPA and production feasibility
• FTEP accreditation, minimum 5 modules must include FMEA & G8D.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in developing Best In Class A-plr designs that support glass bonding while minimizing binocular obstruction.
• Technical support for glass bracket bonding applications (e.g. mirror buttons, rain sensor/camera brackets etc.)
• Ensure glass meets all technical requirements of the associated electrical modules.
• Drive implementation of heated glazing technologies that reduce heat load and support improved defrost functionality.
• Provide technical support for alternative vinyl technologies (Acoustic, IRR, Solar absorbing, Heads Ups Display (HUD))
• Develop Part-in-assembly (PIA) A-plr windshield water management molding designs that prevent water ingress into side window.
• Prove out lead free glass soldering technologies for production application.
• Ensure legal and safety performance of fixed glass and glass bonding commodities.
• Support development of global BOP/BOD glass bonding strategy and implementation plan.
• Work with Paint Engineering to drive the implementation of a global paint technology that supports the primerless to paint glass bonding and one step UV florescence glass primer.
• Refine new windshield glazing surface control requirements to ensure wipe compatibility and migrate globally.
• Manage the following attributes: Design (Feasibility) Package Structural stiffness Wind noise, squeak & rattle, water management, etc. Cost & weight Appearance and craftsmanship Pedestrian Protection (in Cooperation with Body Safety)
• Author and ownership of the technical documentation e.g. SDS, Design Rules, generic DFMEA's, PDP's & DV plans.
• Technical support of Global Commodity Business Plan “GCBP” for Fixed Glass and Sealing (Glass Bonding).
• Manage Global fixed glass quality in support of quality objectives.
• Lead/support resolution of all fixed glass and glass bonding concerns (i.e. stop ships, glass bonding adhesive & structural performance concerns)
• Drive MCR actions to meet objectives.
• Responsible for signing off on regulatory Compliance Demonstrations Plans & Reports.
• Formal responsibility for "Go-to" coaching and mentoring role within the functional activity for technical issues and quality tools
• Develop and implement strategies (detailed training plan), to grow technical application and quality tool competency, in conjunction with the departmental manager.
• Act as application "expert" at a component / sub-system & systems level and teach junior engineers by providing practical and workable solutions.
• Robust resolution of highly complex problems that originate in component / sub-system & total system interface, in line with cost, quality & functional targets.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future programs to prevent recurrence of any issues and improve robustness and reliability.
• Lead/Support role in sign -off & launch phase to provide expert application leadership to resolve Product Development Manufacturing / Purchasing interface issues.
• Manage consistent, effective and concise documentation of engineering program sign-off for area of expert responsibility.
• Evaluate total value chain for area of expertise. Initiate and deliver action plans to optimise total business equation (inc. platform strategy & commonality; sourcing strategy; design philosophy; FSS strategy).
• Drive consistent application of component / system across platforms.
• Represent area of application expertise in Senior Management technical reviews.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level