About the role

System Engineer ensuring functional engineering efficiency and delivery for vehicle hardware at Ford. Collaborating across teams to resolve issues and support program milestones.

Responsibilities

Drive functional issue resolution between functional engineering teams. (Exterior Systems & Structures, IPSE, EE Hardware and Underbody Systems, etc.) to support program milestones
Drive cross-functional issue resolution (program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, suppliers, etc.) to support program milestones
Drive system design efficiency, finding solutions to reduce complexity, vehicle cost and/or vehicle weight
Manage system cost status with D&R / finance teams by reviewing engineering analysis of design changes, ensuring efficient vehicle solution is being brought forward to program
Report in a weekly basis program status and progress to leadership team
Lead escalation of issues when needed
Lead resolution of PD launch issues via AIMS, CRs, FCPA, Alerts, & other launch performance metrics for on time delivery of launch.
Provide issue resolution updates to the Integration and Program teams
Ensure alignment of engineering resources to budget for all phases of the program.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related degree.
3+ years of experience with one of more of the following systems: wheels/tires, brakes, suspension, steering, axle, driveshafts, fuel or exhaust
Design and Release Engineering or Vehicle Engineering experience is preferred
Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of GPDS engineering milestones & GPDS process
Experience in the Cost Setting Process and Functional Led Cost/Appearance Delivery Process a benefit
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (open, clear, and inclusive)
Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results
Demonstrated organizational and delegation skills with proper follow-up
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs
Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering)
Onsite collaboration expected for at least 4 days per week - MINIMUM.

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.