About the role

Engineering Design Supervisor at Ford focusing on developing hardware systems for vehicles. Collaborating with teams to ensure designs meet engineering requirements and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

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.

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
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.

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.