System Engineer- Vehicle Hardware

Description

In this position...

A System Engineering Team (SET) engineer acts as single point of contact between Functional Engineering and the program team ensuring and coordinating functional support and assisting functional teams in any way possible to remove roadblocks and get the job done. SET engineers are responsible for system engineering efficiency and delivery.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

SET 5 and SET 6 consists of the following systems of the vehicle: wheels/tires brakes suspension steering axle driveshafts fuel exhaust. A SET 5/6 engineer will:

• 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.

Qualifications

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related degree.
• 3 years of experience with one or 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 4 days per week minimum.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5-8.

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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.

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