Manager, Underbody Sys Components

Manager, Underbody Sys Components

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...

What you'll do...

• Lead a department of supervisors, engineers, and technical specialists responsible for delivering component design and release activities globally.

• Understands upfront design, verification plan and methods, and industrialization process for various underbody components.

• Work with purchasing and suppliers to deliver high quality component designs with best cost, weight, and function.

• Constantly deliver cost and efficiency saves for the responsible components.

• Work with manufacturing and quality teams in our Powertrain Plants to launch internally manufactured components and address quality issue.

• Understand and can lead a team through GPDS program gateways and deliverables including design, sourcing, prototype procurement, analytical/physical validation, and PPAP in support of multiple global programs concurrently.

• Lead teams through problem solving for testing, launch, and quality issues.

• Review, analyze, and address any warranty issues attributed to responsible components.

• Lead team through technical design reviews and make timely data-based decisions.

• Develop strategic commodity plans for responsible components.

• Manage areas of headcount, spending, travel, and purchased service budgets.

• Participate in all hiring within sections including meeting head count models as well as building a strong and diverse skill team.

You'll have...

• BS in Mechanical and/or electrical required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Ford Design and Release processes.

• Demonstrated strong foundation in FMA processes and documentation.

• Has prior experience in Underbody Components and Systems design and processes.

• Has proven delivery of balanced Quality/Cost/Weight/Function/Timing attributes for components or subsystems.

Even better, you may have...

• Masters in product development or other Engineering degree preferred.
• A clear communicator and highly motivated to exceed expectations in a constantly changing product landscape.

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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD

This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Product development Design and Release Manager for global Underbody Components, supporting Drive Units, Stepped Ratio Transmissions, Hybrids, and Axles

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