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 positionTechnical Expert (LL6) position leading technical design and development of Chassis Systems Design Loads and management of Suspension Durability Validation in our Ford Vehicles.Responsibilities
Lead development and maintenance of the chassis systems design load and suspension durability validation specifications, methods, and foundation documents including design rules, RQTs and interface contracts/agreements.
Own the development and specification of GSS, GEDL, and VDLT load cases and methods for all Ford vehicle types and chassis architectures including GSS and GEDL load tables and templates used as input for vehicle load cascades. (GSS = Global Suspension Strength Standard, GEDL = Global Endurance Design Loads, VDLT = Virtual Durability Lab Test also referred to as HSRC = Hybrid System Response Convergence)
Own supporting GSS and GEDL rationale and lead / organize benchmarking (physical and CAE) as needed to support keeping the standards up to date and covering the Ford chassis architectures.
Own alignment of vehicle to system to component suspension durability validation from a physical test method and acceptance criteria perspective as well as a system and component CAE perspective.
Lead weekly Design Loads Tech Club meeting to develop standards and answer program specific questions.
Primary interface for Design Loads and Durability with the Loads and Durability Teams at a Core or Foundation level for procedures, processes, prevent recurrence and root cause work at a system level for suspension.
Suspension Team SPOC for Proving Ground and Lab Durability Testing: Establish a cadence of reviews at Proving Grounds of Test Vehicles and at Lab of System + Vehicles. Lead all pre-test sign-off and post test teardown for Suspension Components and Systems.
Lead the deep dive, root cause identification, and development of robust 8D’s at a system level involving the correct lead application engineering team for the 8D and increasing efficiency and through-put of 8D resolutions in the suspension manager / chief meetings.
Support durability issue reviews at the engineer, manager, chief, director, and VP levels.
Assist foundation SME’s with robust prevent recurrence actions and drive issue read across where needed.
Coach, Mentor, & Train D&R engineers across the various global regions on chassis systems design loads and suspension durability validation.
Create/maintain Generic FMA documentation
Go-To for Problem Solving – Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues, DV/PV Issues
Conduct benchmarking to optimize designs for future programs
Provide technical support to the Architecture, Core, and Applications teams for the development of all chassis systems design loads and suspension durability validation plans.
Provide Technical leadership to broader Underbody Systems and frame engineering teams.
Leverage CAE modelling capability to optimize quality, maximize efficiency and minimize cost
Create and Conduct training sessions
Other Information
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.
Travel may be significant at times as needed
On-site support for collaboration required targeting 3 days per week minimumQualifications
BS-Engineering required, MS-Engineering preferred
Extensive component engineering design & release experience, knowledge of various chassis architecture performance characteristics, and experience with vehicle, system, and component durability validation methods.
Extensive experience creating and managing DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/Control Plans/ drawings-GD&T
Experience with problem solving tools – 8D, 5 why, Six Sigma, etc.
Experience with CAE tools and methods.
Knowledge & experience with associated suspension supplier manufacturing and quality processes.
Required leadership skills - quality focused as #1 priority, innovative, excellent communicator, strong organizational skills, highly motivated self starter
Strong analytical, math, and programming skills related to joint design and creation of engineering tools
Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools including Teamcenter and buck environment.
Ability to handle complex tasks and challenging situations under compressed timing
Experience communicating with senior leaders, design and release, manufacturing, and suppliers
Outstanding planning, organizational and project management skills with proper follow-up to accomplish multiple objectives
Strong One Ford Leadership Behaviors with demonstrated ability to drive and deliver results
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Foundation Chassis, Design and Release, Vehicle Operations, Testing Centers, and Suppliers)
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 more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHDThis position is a range of salary grades LL6 .Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KH2Requisition ID : 41316