We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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!

In this position...

• People Leader for D&Rs of FNA and FoM regions.
• Responsible for high quality (on-time, within budget, and meeting engineering and attribute requirements) delivery to GPDS milestones for Underbody BIW systems.
• Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PDP and ES specifications.
• Deliver focused TVM, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking.
• Proactively lead

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• 7 years of PD Engineering experience, within structural commodities, including GPDS forward model programs and launch.
• Thorough understanding of Underbody Structures component designs, experience with interfacing systems (Upperbody BIW, Chassis, Suspension, P/T, EV), material and joining knowledge.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and high technical aptitude with a 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 production quality and 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 Tool releases/builds.
• Proficient in WERS, AIMS, AVBOM, BSAQ, GPIRS, DVA, and Digital Tools (CAD).
• Able to travel and support final assembly plants and supplier sites when required during project delivery.

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• Master’s degree in engineering or business preferred.

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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.

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.

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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

What you’ll do…

• Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package, crash, and durability.
• Responsible to lead, review, and approve Underbody BIW designs to ensure delivery to component Engineering Specifications, and vehicle requirements.
• Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified.
• Proactively run your business to include agenda and issue management communication with immediate leadership.
• Coach, technical mentor, and guide engineers and rotating FCG's within section.