Global Sign-Off – Closures & HLM TS

Ford•Dearborn, MI

14h

About The Position

Develop and maintain a key dates lookahead file that coordinates signoff reviews with program gateways/milestones based on program scale/change content. Develop and maintain signoff scorecard templates for deployment to application teams. Manage the organization of completed scorecards in appropriate storage repository. Provide technical support to global teams. Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states. Support Campaign Prevention activities for closures systems. Guide development of system tools, methods & processes. Support development & ongoing maintenance of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods. Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). Support & drive prevent recurrence process for closures systems & components. Recommend and support the development & verification of applications for new & advanced designs. Share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in automotive product development design and release
Experience in automotive product development in all program phases, from pre-program through launch
Demonstrated technical expertise in closure system integration and development
Strong program management skills
Strong working knowledge of FEDE Workbench/Dashboard, Global Integrator and GPDS process/deliverables
Working knowledge closures system verification, quality, manufacturing, and assembly methods
Working knowledge of closures interfacing subsystems to enable system optimization
Demonstrated capability and willingness to teach/coach/mentor and document technical knowledge
Demonstrated high level of communication skills and teamwork
Ability to lead a team in the delivery of technical objectives

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in mechanical engineering
Ability to drive supply base & interface with supplier leadership
10+ years of experience in automotive product development design and release
Strong understanding of statistical analysis & failure mode avoidance
Extensive experience & strong technical maturity working on safety critical systems & components
Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) & suppliers

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a key dates lookahead file
Develop and maintain signoff scorecard templates
Manage the organization of completed scorecards
Provide technical support to global teams
Analyze designs during the development process
Support Campaign Prevention activities for closures systems
Guide development of system tools, methods & processes
Support development & ongoing maintenance of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods
Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
Support & drive prevent recurrence process for closures systems & components
Recommend and support the development & verification of applications for new & advanced designs
Share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership