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This is a Technical Expert (LL6) position leading the technical design,
development, and in-house process delivery for Suspension Structural Components
(stampings, castings, and forgings) in Ford Vehicles. The main role of this
position will be to develop and deliver an in-house design process, executing
engineering, manufacturing feasibility, and tooling optimization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position...
Lead the development and delivery of an in-house design and manufacturing
process for suspension structural parts (stampings, castings, forgings),
internalizing responsibilities.
Develop and maintain the Suspension Structural Component internal engineering
foundation documents including design guides, design rules (DR’s),
Requirements (RQTs), and interface contracts/agreements.
Create and manage Level 2 technical materials including Process FMEAs,
Control Plans, Safe Launch Control Plans, and Sub-component BOMs.
Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feasibility
reviews prior to tool kickoff, ensuring designs align with tool design
specifications, plant equipment compatibility, and normal process capability
limits.
Drive in-house manufacturing process simulations (e.g., stamping formability,
casting solidification, forging flow) to optimize structure and ensure
manufacturing process feasibility.
Lead OK to tool process with BTP supplier including approving steel purchase,
OK to rough cut, and OK to finish steps.
What you'll do...
Conduct test facility correlation study between Ford test facility (DV) to
BTP supplier facility (PV) to ensure proper validation of the structure per
core ES at both locations.
Develop component and assembly GD&T for in-house designs and sign-off program
prints for BTP structural parts.
Support prototype development process with program teams on BTP parts.
Manage the data collection and capability analysis for Significant/Critical
Characteristics (SC/CC), calculating Ppk to ensure pre-production and
production capability requirements are met.
Lead demonstrable process optimization trials and Design of Experiments (DOE)
to confirm manufacturing processes are optimized.
Develop comprehensive APQP plans, conduct OK-To-Build and OK-To-Ship reviews,
and oversee Gauge R&R trials, including the review and sign-off of gauge and
check fixture designs.
Lead root cause analysis and problem resolution (8D, JIRA ) for dimensional,
processing, and manufacturing quality issues during launch, DV/PV testing,
and production.
QUALIFICATIONS
You'll have...
BS-Engineering required.
10 Years of experience in chassis structural design + engineering.
Extensive component engineering design and release experience in suspension
structural components (stampings, castings, forgings), including specific
experience on launch.
Deep understanding of Build-to-Print Supplier (BTPS) deliverables and the
proven ability to execute manufacturing, tooling feasibility, and PPAP
requirements in-house.
Extensive experience creating and managing DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF, Control
Plans, and drawings with advanced GD&T.
Experience with CAE tools, manufacturing simulation software, and process
optimization methodologies (DOE).
Strong analytical, math, and problem-solving skills to lead root cause
analysis for complex manufacturing and dimensional issues.
Even better, you may have...
Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools including
Teamcenter, WERS, and buck environments.
Required leadership skills - quality-focused as #1 priority, innovative,
excellent communicator, strong organizational skills, highly motivated
self-starter.
Ability to handle complex tasks and challenging situations under compressed
timing.
Experience communicating with senior leaders, design and release,
manufacturing, and tooling suppliers.
Outstanding planning, organizational, and project management skills with
proper follow-up to accomplish multiple objectives.
Strong One Ford Leadership Behaviors with a demonstrated ability to drive and
deliver results.
Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross-functional teams
(Foundation Chassis, Design and Release, Vehicle Operations, Testing Centers,
and Suppliers).
Position requires occasional travel to assembly plants and other global chassis
engineering centers to support new process development, issue resolution, and
Design and Release engineer training.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from
what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company,
we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose
what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep
you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a
series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a
technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you
choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and
experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to
job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/LL6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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required at the time of hire.
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