Supervisor, Driveline Design & Release

Ford • Livonia, MI

19h • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Underbody Systems Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to supervise a team of Design and Release Engineers, in the field of Driveline commodities, delivering in-flight 26 - 30 Model Year programs for Ford C2 platform vehicles. Key components include Mechanical Drive Units (Front & Rear), Driveshafts and Halfshafts.

This key role within the Ford Driveline Engineering Department requires a dynamic and flexible individual that can handle multiple projects in different phases, but with many common parts. These programs have unique build sites and unique commercial considerations throughout our global operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience with Driveline systems and components experience and knowledge. Other Underbody commodity experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of experience with plant, manufacturing, launch experience, tooling knowledge, experience in all phases of product development.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience with Driveline systems and components experience and knowledge.
• Experience with GPDS and other Ford engineering tools (TeamCenter, WERS, FEDE, etc.).
• Experience in a leadership capacity leading and guiding others.
• One Ford Behavior, ability to work cross-functionally and build team consensus.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of 7-10 engineers, delivering C-car sized programs with primary FWD architectures, as well as the C2 platform Battery Electric Vehicles. Each will have unique launch dates for multiple assembly plants globally.
• Key technical hardware oversight of the Driveline system, including close interface with the calibration, Transmission, NVH, and chassis organizations.
• Close interface with our supply base engineering teams on key program deliverables.
• Responsible for program delivery of Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT). From Underbody Virtual series through OKTB.
• Act as the primary interface between the vehicle program/platform and your functional team.
• Support prototype builds at the supply base for your components and vehicle prototypes.
• Manage resolution of all Driveline program issues.
• You will interact with the vehicle program team, located in multiple regions in North America, Europe and China.

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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees