Technical Expert - Calibration V6 Commodity

Ford • Dearborn, MI

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

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The Powertrain Commodity Calibration Technical Specialist position provides technical leadership to the calibration team to enable delivery of the propulsion attributes for all global programs that utilize their powerpack with maximum efficiency. The position requires a self-motived technical leader that can lead creation and maintenance of the calibration processes to ensure robust calibration delivery. The technical specialist is responsible for sign-off of the technical attributes and validation of the released calibration. The technical specialist is the go-to problem solving individual in the department to lead resolution of launch, recall, and field quality issues. The technical specialist role provides mentoring, coaching, and training for the engineers within the department.
In this position...
Provide technical leadership for engine calibration to deliver propulsion attributes, using data-driven signoff and validation to meet measures of success.
Lead calibration workgroup (via Cal PAT meeting) to ensure calibration commonality among powerpack applications.
Serve as Mentor/Coach for Calibrators and guide issue resolution.
Develop new and innovative techniques to continuously improve quality and reduce calibration development time.
Lead interface meeting with engine and transmission teams to ensure proper alignment between hardware, calibration, and program targets.
Review completion and sign-off of the calibration release checklist prior to every CFX release.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or other B.S. in Engineering with adequate PT experience
• 10+ years of Powertrain experience.
• 6+ years of Powertrain Calibration experience, including program delivery through launch and quality tracking.
• In-depth understanding of engine controls, emissions components, and test methods.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple issues on multiple programs effectively and efficiently.
• Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineers and co-workers.
• Willingness to Travel.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Commodity TE community (Gasoline and Diesel) to achieve common global processes where appropriate and beneficial.
• Lead creation of new APRs to proactively reduce errors and respond to gPR actions.
• Promote and lead the use of the latest calibration tools and methods (CFX, Calibration DVP, Feature Sign-Off, Sign-off File Compares, APR Adherence, Calibration Release Checklist, etc.)
• Ensure that current Calibration Guides reflect latest best practices & Lessons Learned, and develop/maintain assigned Calibration Guides.
• Lead in-vehicle or lab data acquisition using ATI and other systems as required to support calibration development and signoff including test trips.
• Lead resolution of emerging QSF and other on-going field quality issues.
• Support training and coaching of calibration team and participate in GSR related workgroup discussions.

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: Mid Level