Supervisor/Technical Expert - Seat Belts

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • $115,500 - $218,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

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, the Technical Specialist for all Seatbelts globally will provide technical guidance to engineering and program teams on all Seatbelt matters including innovation, cost, quality and efficient/robust execution, provide Seatbelt training, coaching and mentoring to PD engineering teams and other skill teams as required. Will have direct reporting Core SMEs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree.
• 10+ years of experience in Seatbelt Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree.
• Very strong technical background of Seatbelts, Airbags, Gas Generators & interfacing-systems and attributes.
• DFSS Black Belt preferred (if not, must complete within 2 years of hire).
• Strong SPC, DFMEA, DRBFM, and statistical skills.
• Open-minded, listen-first attitude. High energy and respectful attitude required.
• Experience with global Tier 1 supplier sourced commodities and the successful management of such suppliers, in particular regarding quality issues.
• Experience with Safety critical systems and Critical Concerns Process required.
• Knowledge/experience of Ford, PD and Restraints principles, e.g. GPDS, FEDE, DPA.
• Experience in development of a vehicle program "from cradle to grave" desired.
• Ability to efficiently lead in a global, multi-cultural and multi-supplier environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Must demonstrate Ford OS behaviors consistently.
• Excellent drive for results and capability to understand complex technical issues.
• Understanding of Restraints business and customer needs including experience with Body Interior safety.
• Quality and safety mindset, must work with the highest degree of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Technical Specialist for all Seatbelts globally.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise Core Seatbelt SMEs.
• Lead weekly Seatbelt TDRM and support/guide all other weekly TDRMs.
• Write specifications, design rules, and/or test methods as required with high quality.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and program teams on all Seatbelt matters including cost, quality and efficient/robust execution, provide Seatbelts training, coaching and mentoring PD engineering teams and other skill teams as required.
• Maintain a Seatbelts technology database and roadmap including benchmark. Keep up to date with latest Seatbelts and pyrotechnic technologies. Build and maintain good understanding of technology development, own a perspective of what that means for Ford globally.
• Lead the global Seatbelts Modularity and Business Plan process by defining the global vehicle current and future needs for the commodity and the attributes and enforce their implementation.
• Lead the Seatbelts critical concerns and field service activities and work streams for Engineering.
• Be the Go-To Person for Problem Solving – Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues related to Seatbelts.
• Build and maintain a lessons-learned database on best practices related to Seatbelts issue resolution.
• Support global launches related to Seatbelts leveraging local Ford engineering teams and suppliers.
• Champion Engineering Excellence work streams including sign off at major program milestones as well as CDP&R for Seatbelts.
• Champion Benchmarking of key competition.
• Support design cost reduction idea generation process and implementation of cost reductions into production.
• Support delivery of Seatbelts warranty reduction and quality improvement targets including prevent reoccurrence.
• Liaise with global Seatbelts teams to ensure technology exchange and work alignment, close collaboration required with Seats and CAE peers.
• Work towards the highest commonality on global CV & PV for Seatbelts; drive all regions into maximum commonality.
• Maintain a productive work environment with the global Seats and Restraints Technology/Program teams, other PD areas, Purchase, FCSD, Manufacturing etc.

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