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In this position...

You are leading the designs of hardware systems and components that will deliver the features and experiences that customers love. You’re expected to be a flexible people leader who can balance multiple activities in a rapidly changing, creative design environment. You’ll utilize a systems approach to manage the development of concepts, creation of 3D models and design hardware systems for our world-class vehicles.

This is an Engineering Design / CAD Supervisor position, where product design expertise utilizing a systems approach is key. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with interfacing organizations to develop designs that can be procured and manufactured to develop products our customers will love.

This role will have an early focus on quality, failure mode avoidance (FMA), and a mindset of “do only what matters” to bring the best products to life for our customers. As we build our team, we’re focusing on a culture of excellence and collaboration where we work together to exceed our customer’s expectations.

What you'll do...

• Lead the development of key geometrical architectures that define the shape and functionality of a vehicle using 3D CAD, CAE, and physical prototypes.

• Collaborate with Vehicle Architecture (VA) and Functional Engineering teams to ensure design requirements are available and met in support of GPDS engineering gateway timing.

• Manage DPA evaluations in concert with the VA and Engineering teams.

• Lead and support priority discussions with Engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery of the geometric models and drawings.

• Ideate with engineers, designers, and other teams to create new solutions for automotive applications.

• Problem-solve to find solutions that balance attributes with the product concept, business case, and other guiding principles.

• Using a systems design approach, optimize a vehicle’s topology to manage and deliver efficient vehicle concepts.

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

• 10 + years of experience in Product Development

• 5+ years of formal leadership experience

• Strong grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals and simple mechanisms

• Quality focused, knowledgeable in FMA tools and processes.

• Experience in utilizing CAD tools and PLM

• A clear communicator, highly motivated to exceed expectations in a constantly changing product landscape.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Even better, you may have...

• 1+ years of experience designing in Catia.

• 3+ years of experience using TCE or other PLM.

• 5+ years of experience in design & release engineering, vehicle systems, vehicle architecture, CAD/Engineering Design, or powertrain systems development.

• Knowledgeable in design for manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting, etc.)

• Hands on experience narrowing product scope and facilitating cross functional decisions on complex products.

• Familiarity with world automotive regulations, consumer ratings, and major load cases that guide road vehicle product constraints.

• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Capability to use 3D CAD software as a collaborative tool.

• Exemplary communication skills, highly collaborative and eager to participate in projects that transform the business.

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 a salary grade of Leadership Level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

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.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location.

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**Requisition ID** : 53151