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Structural Systems Durability Sign-off Technical Specialist

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In this position...

This Technical Specialist role within Vehicle Structures, Vehicle Hardware Engineering, Exterior & Structural Systems, is an individual contributor leadership role responsible for the structural systems durability. The main purpose of this role is to ensure robust upfront virtual sign-off on our body structures, frame, and battery tray as well as signing off the closure of durability issues. In this role, you will support and mentor the organization by facilitating structured problem-solving methods for resolution of technical issues for both in-flight development and ongoing production, driving robust issue closure in a timely manner.

What you'll do...

+ Responsible for body structures, frame and battery tray virtual signoff prior to kicking off physical builds

+ Responsible for signing off closure of durability issues for body structures, frame and battery tray

+ Support field warranty analysis to lead feedback into durability Design Verification (DV) prevent reoccurrence

+ Engage in Structures Architecture design process to ensure lessons learned are driven into advanced vehicle design

+ Engage with Road Load team to ensure design loads are available to Structures team

+ Work with program Vehicle Evaluation Verification VEV / Durability / Product Development organizations to select minimum feature configurations for vehicle & system durability DV testing

+ Engage with Durability Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) to drive updates to fatigue relevant material libraries

+ Interface with CAE engineers & commodity Technical Specialists to improve 1st pass DV through virtual design methods improvement

+ Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error state

+ Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions

+ Share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership

+ Champion Structures Durability Tech Club meeting cadence and content

You'll have...

+ Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

+ 10+ years of experience in structural components

+ 10+ years of experience with CAE correlation to physical testing

+ 10+ years of experience with solving durability issues

+ 10+ years of experience with structural system verification, quality, manufacturing, and assembly methods.

+ 10+ years of experience in body sheet metal, HSLA steels, cast materials, mix metal architecture, metal joining

+ 8+ years of experience with welding and joining methods,

+ 8+ years of experience teaching/coaching/mentoring and documenting technical knowledge.

+ 8+ years of experience demonstrating high level of communication skills and teamwork.

+ 5+ years of experience using statistical validation tools – usage of Weibul plots

Even better, you may have...

+ Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

+ Black Belt Six-Sigma Certification

+ 15+ years of experience in structural systems

+ Experience in Supplier Technical Assistance

+ Strong understanding of statistical analysis & failure mode avoidance.

+ Experience correlating CAE to physical testing

+ Expert knowledge in utilizing 8D, 3x5 why and other tools to facilitate clear and concise communication of complex technical issues.

+ Recognized as a “go-to” person in functional area of expertise.

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 leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MK1

**Requisition ID** : 52863