Ford Racing Body Interior Supervisor

Ford Motor•Allen Park, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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... You will be in charge of a team of body interior engineers to deliver an all-new product for Ford Racing

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
5+ years of Body Interior Design & Release experience
Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools (FEDEBOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma)
Experience launching new vehicles
Ability to handle complex tasks and challenging situations under compressed timing
Experience communicating with senior leaders, studio, marketing and suppliers
Outstanding planning, organizational and project management skills with proper follow-up to accomplish multiple objectives
Strong Ford OS Behaviors with demonstrated ability to drive and deliver results
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Ability to make technical and business decisions, including appropriate trade-offs
Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Core Body Engineering, VE, VI, VO)

Nice To Haves

Master degree preferred
Pre-Program and Pre-<PS> experience is desirable
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!

Responsibilities

Lead the Body Interior design, development, engineering, validation, and certification on a subset of Ford Racing Production vehicles
Lead the total Body Interior system integration and program delivery of Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT)
Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
Lead development of component & system designs that support vehicle performance targets (key systems includes seating, steering wheels, trim (plastics, soft cloth)
Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles
Develop cost targets that are compatible & aligned with program level targets
Determine resources required to deliver projects
Support supplier sourcing processes
Manage deliverables to support program & engineering GPDS milestones FEDE BOM / WERS / Bill of Material / AIMS / 5/8Ds / FEDE DVP / Engineering Sign Off
Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Body Exterior Engineering Organization

Benefits

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.