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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!
What you'll do…
Design, Develop, Release and Launch seat systems or components through GPDS (PRE-PSC to J1).
QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) management for assigned parts.
Attend program related meetings: To4, Seat complete, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, purchasing meetings, etc. Some of them should be led by the D&R Engineer.
Develop and execute Seat system/component level Design Verification Plans, support vehicle/system level DVP, and ensure compliance to all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations including unique Export Market Requirements.
Create and maintain a timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and project.
Keep a prevent recurrence actions /lessons learned / required design rules list, and cascade to Core team.
Coordinate with other areas to make sure design intent meets all requirements (Seat Complete, Seat Structure, Seat Features, Studio, Safety, Craftsmanship, VO, PVT, Supplier, Tool shop, Purchasing, Finance, Program, etc.)
Lead integration of seating components into the seat system
You'll have...
Minimum
A Bachelor of engineering on: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial or related.
MS Office expertise (including Project).
2+ Years - Product development and parts verification/validation experience.
2+ Years - ADS, FSMS and GPDS systems knowledge.
FMEA knowledge and Experience.
Able to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings (including GD&T).
Teamcenter, Tc VisMockup and CATIA (Basic) knowledge. CAD Software
Excellent graphical communication skills (sketching).
Able to explain complex engineering concepts to other areas: Studio, Program, etc.
Structured problem solving and thinking.
Proactive, Disciplined.
Strong network and relationship builder.
Proficient English (Reading, listening and writing).
Go getter.
Self-accountable for delivering results.
Able to negotiate with other areas.
Methodical but able to quickly analyze and take decisions.
Out of the box, innovative, and resilient in the face of adversity.
Ability and willingness to travel, as occasional travel will be required (Dearborn, Supplier sites, Ford assembly plant).
Even better, if you have …
Preferred
Seat system or component parts design and manufacturing knowledge/experience.
FEDE, E2KS and WERS systems knowledge.
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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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