Vehicle Accessory Product Development Manager at Ford overseeing product lifecycle and design for accessories. Leading a dynamic team while ensuring quality and innovation.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of engineers in the development of vehicle accessories at component level and system level
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including suppliers, design studio, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
Define project scope, timelines, and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
Own CAD and BOM for systems and components, deliver system and component design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, and GD&T
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities for innovation.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Requirements
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
8+ years of experience in product development, preferably in the OEM or vehicle accessory Tier 1 for exterior, interior accessory developments
8+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX, ICEMSURF, or Alias) collaboratively, 3DX and CATIA preferred
5+ years of experience in exterior systems design, development, release for one of more exterior systems, including trims, glazing, wiper/washer, front end module, structures, etc.
5+ years of experience in working on automotive Class A surface accessory, exterior or interior system feasibility assessment and development, vehicle layout/package
Proof of record of development and launch experience for vehicle system and accessories, e.g. roof applications, bed applications, trailer hitch applications
Benefits
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.
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