Description

Job Description

In this position...

Product Development uses design thinking & user epxerience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Lead Diesel calibration investigations into current and past model year quality issues, working closely with Diesel Commodity and OBD calibration teams, and VPSE quality team, and E&SC as required
• Champion problem solving strategies for clear communication and documentation as well as robust identification of root causes and solutions
• Work cross-functionally with ATS, IPTSE, transmission, controls, and sensors teams and suppliers to identify root causes and solutions
• Develop and implement plans to release diesel calibrations to improve quality, including timing, personnel, travel, and vehicles/dynos
• Use the latest calibration tools and methods (Jira, CFX, Feature Sign-Off, Sign-off File Compares, APR Adherence, Calibration Release Checklist, etc.) for robust quality improvement cal releases
• Develop new and innovative techniques to continuously improve quality and reduce calibration development time, including benchmarking and adopting from Gas PSTT processes and supporting gPR actions
• Lead issue resolution of customer quality, VoCF, durability, and plant incidents and lead report out at quality and new model launch meetings, including supporting VPSE CPM updates
• Lead Voice+ improvement initiatives for section/department to remove workplace obstacles and improve team morale
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching of section personnel and participate in GSR related workgroup discussions

Qualifications

You'll have...

• B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or other B.S. in Engineering with adequate Powertrain experience
• 7+ years experience of Powertrain Calibration/Controls/Systems including program delivery through launch and quality feedback
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities - definition, root cause, correction, validation - utilizing problem solving tools (DMAIC, fishbone, 3L5W, etc)
• In-depth understanding of engine controls, emissions components, and test methods (diesel preferred)
• Experience with calibration development tools

Even better, you may have...

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to manage multiple issues on multiple programs effectively and efficiently
• Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Ability to mentor and lead engineers and co-workers
• Willingness to travel for root cause investigation and calibration development and signoff

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.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CL2