Technical Leader – Exterior Systems and Lighting

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

A senior technical leadership role within Exterior Systems, Vehicle Hardware Engineering, responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Technical Leader for all Exterior Systems related matters ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems.
This position will lead all technical aspects of global Exterior Systems product strategy, including product concept development, business case approval, supplier development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Exterior Systems technical leader will develop & lead professional development of global Fascia Systems, Lighting, Wiper Systems & Exterior Ornamentation team members, oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, guiding development of Exterior Systems standardized tools, methods & execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in Exterior Systems design & release
• Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences, key accomplishments, recognitions, training, publications, patents & other supporting evidence

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in Exterior Systems / Electro-mechanical system design & release
• Strong understanding of Lighting and Wiper Systems
• An aptitude for developing people & processes
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis
• CATIA V5 capable & strong familiarity with ADAMs
• Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers

Responsibilities

• Lead design of new concepts to improve Exterior Systems performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation
• Monitor & investigate new Exterior Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field
• Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions
• Support Campaign Prevent for Exterior Systems
• Support CCRG for Exterior Systems matters
• Provide technical advice to ASO, OGC & Design Analysis
• Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations
• Guide development of modular 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
• Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
• Lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams
• Lead & drive prevent recurrence process for Exterior Systems & components
• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive 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