Description

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience 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!

In this position...
Ford Motor Company has an exciting opportunity for an Underbody Systems Hardware Architecture Supervisor responsible for leading a group of engineers to design the next generation of Ford products - gas, hybrid, and electric. This role spans the early design concept stage to the beginning phases of industrialization of chassis systems, with a focus on suspension, steering, brakes, wheel/tires, and integration of these systems into the vehicle.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Responsibilities are far ranging, from early concept CAD design to the beginning phases of industrialization, platform complexity and strategy, component design and systems engineering.
• Delivery of best-in-class cost, quality, and complexity are an expectation in this position.
• This position requires high cross-functional collaboration with activities from vehicle dynamics to manufacturing to purchasing.

Qualifications

You'll have...
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
5+ years of automotive chassis systems experience.

Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Knowledge of component design, systems design, and CAE modeling is beneficial.
Knowledge of competitive vehicles, vehicle attributes (driving dynamics, NVH) and manufacturing processes is beneficial.
Knowledge of the commodity sourcing and cost delivery processes is a priority.
Demonstrated leadership skills - projects and people.
Strong problem solving and strategy thinking capabilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work collaboratively across multiple organizations.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing work environment and global industry.
Demonstrated ability to delivery best-in-class cost, quality, and complexity.

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 childcare 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

This position is a range of salary grades LL6.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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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