Suspension Foundation Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor CompanyDearborn, MI

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! The global suspension foundation team is made up of both suspension Technical Experts (LL6) and subject matter experts (GSR Levels). As supervisor, this position manages the subject matter experts. This position reports to a Global Suspension Manager and is matrix reporting to the Suspension and Steering Technical Leader. The foundation team is responsible for all global foundation core documents at the component, end item, and system levels including all core requirements, design rules, test methods, SCCAFs, FMA documentation, and Technical Design Review documents. The foundation engineering supervisor ensures consistent application of core documents and processes directing the subject matter experts while partnered with the applicable Technical Experts. The subject matter experts report to this supervisor and are matrix reporting to the applicable Technical Expert. This position demands dynamic leadership, deep technical problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to ensure solid foundation document and process support of our global Design and Release teams.

Requirements

  • Dynamic leadership skills
  • Deep technical problem-solving skills
  • Strategic thinking skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience managing subject matter experts (GSR Levels)
  • Understanding of suspension foundation core documents (component, end item, system levels)
  • Knowledge of core requirements, design rules, test methods, SCCAFs, FMA documentation, and Technical Design Review documents.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as a Suspension Technical Expert (LL6)
  • Experience reporting to a Global Suspension Manager
  • Experience with matrix reporting to a Suspension and Steering Technical Leader

Responsibilities

  • Manages subject matter experts within the global suspension foundation team.
  • Ensures consistent application of core documents and processes.
  • Directs subject matter experts while partnered with applicable Technical Experts.
  • Provides dynamic leadership, deep technical problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.
  • Ensures solid foundation document and process support of global Design and Release teams.
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