Within this role you will be in charge of managing a group of Cockpit & Trim Design &Release engineers for the development of world class forward model Interior System programs, from early design phases all the way up to final production. 

• Lead Cockpit and Interior Team Engineering Application Section

• Responsible for D&R of Ford US and Mexico engineering

• Responsible for high quality delivery to GPDS milestones

• Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PDP and ES specifications.

• Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including cost, weight, quality and functional attributes

• Responsible to lead, review, and approve, cockpit and trim designs to ensure delivery to component ES, and vehicle requirements

• Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified

• Coach, technical mentor, and guide engineers within Section

• Deliver focused MCR, TVM, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking of cockpit and trim components

• Lead team onsite 4+days per week in GTBC Mexico Office

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.

• Master’s degree in engineering or business preferred.

• 5 years of PD Engineering experience, specifically in GPDS forward model programs

• Thorough understanding of Interior component designs and experience with interfacing systems (Exterior, Electrical, P/T, EV).

• Advanced problem solving skills and high technical aptitude

• Demonstrated history in successfully leading cross functional teams

• Natural ability to build productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners

• Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch concerns

• Strong skills in project planning and management - experience in managing large complex projects.

• Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance (FMA).

• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion for customer – inherent self-starter with strong drive for results

• Position requires simultaneous management of multiple complex and urgent issues

• Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines:  DVP&R, DFMEA, 8D, Process Controls, Reliability, and System Engineering Fundamentals

• Knowledgeable in GPDS:  UNVx, TDJ/TDC, DCV, PEC/FEC, and launch process.

• Proficient in WERS, AIMS, AVBOM, BSAQ, GPIRS, DVA, and TeamCenter Engineering.

• Able to travel and support final assembly plants and supplier sites when required during project delivery.

• Lead team onsite 4+days per week in GTBC Mexico Office.

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.