Product Development Engineer – Wiper/Washer (Subject Matter Expert)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

A role for Wiper and Washer Systems within Global Body Exterior Ornamentation team responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all exterior Wiper related matters ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems.
This position will lead all technical aspects of global product strategy, including product concept development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Exterior Wiper & Washer Subject Matter Expert will oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, helping development of standardized tools, methods & execution.
The Global exterior Wiper and Washer systems SME is a recognized & accomplished expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on exterior ornamentation systems related matters.
Assist Global Managers, Technical Leaders and chief engineers in the identification, resolution & presentation of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values.
Act as technical architect/specialist for exterior wiper and washer systems on a global scale.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study
• 10+ years as a Body Exterior Design and Release Engineer or similar experience
• 6+ years’ experience with job responsibilities specific to exterior automotive engineering with focus in systems like exterior wiper and washer systems, hoses, nozzles, motors and/or exterior automotive engineering.
• Understanding on DC motors functionality and performance.
• Demonstrated expert level knowledge in body exterior wiper and washer attributes, including material properties, design attributes for durability / NVH, corrosion mitigation, control plan management, tooling and testing methods.
• Experience in all program phases from Pre-Program through Launch including one major (scale 4-6).
• Working knowledge of applicable Design, Analysis, Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods.
• Demonstrated improvements in customer satisfaction, reduction in warranty, total cost reduction.
• Working knowledge and experience with Engineering toolset – CAE / CATIA, TCE
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record of strong leadership behaviors.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge.
• Self-starter - ability to work effectively with little oversight.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study.
• Patents / Invention, Defensive Disclosures / Trade Secrets and/or Technical Publications.
• Experience with Advanced Technology development of Exterior components related to wipers and washers.
• Experience with GPDS and GTDS processes, timing and delivery requirements.
• Experience writing DFMEA’s, SCCAF’s, Engineering Specifications, Requirements, Design Rules or equivalent Core documents.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers.
• An aptitude for developing processes.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and dimensional variance.
• CATIA V5 capable.
• Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components.

Responsibilities

• Globally responsible for signoffs of exterior wiper and washer HIR requirements for all application programs at key milestones.
• Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems. Provide technical support to global teams.
• Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced exterior wiper and washer systems designs.
• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states.
• Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation.
• Monitor & investigate new system technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field.
• Mentor & provide consulting to department engineer & other interfacing functions.
• Support Campaign Prevent for exterior wiper and washer systems and related systems.
• Support CCRG for exterior wiper and washer systems activities as needed.
• Provide technical advice to ASO and OGC as required.
• Guide development of module 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.
• Guide or lead root cause analysis of warranty, plant or supplier wiper/washer issues.
• Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA).
• Lead & drive prevent recurrence process.
• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

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: Senior