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Ford Motor Company · 3 days ago

Variable Brake Application Supervisor

Livonia, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, dedicated to building a better world. The Variable Brake Application Supervisor will coordinate engineering activities for brake system components, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations while fostering the development of engineering personnel.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate Engineering efforts for vehicle / system / subsystem / component part development and release

Provides Engineering Sign Off for vehicles

Approves engineering changes (Concerns / Notices / Alerts etc)

Establishes overall tone and priorities to ensure the GPDS deliverables requirements are met

Ensures rapid response to customers field concerns on current product lines

Manages resources across vehicle line consistent with business plan. Takes a pro-active role in fostering growth of all engineering personnel via career development, skills training, cross-functional assessment, etc

Applications Global Lead for Variable Brake Design and Release components; Brake and accelerator pedals, Brake actuation systems, Brake hoses, Brake tubes, Vacuum Sensors, and overall brake system components

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDesign & ReleaseBrakes Subsystems Design3D CAD SoftwareEngineering DisciplinesProject ManagementComputer LiteracyHigh English ProficiencyLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Working Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering or Related degree

5+ years Design & Release experience

$3+ years Team Lead experience

Preferred

Masters degree

High English proficiency (reading, writing and speaking)

Experience in functional engineering, preferably Chassis or Automotive related work experience (Ford, OEM, supplier)

Strong leadership skills – Inherent self-starter, self-motivated with strong drive for results

Project management skills – Capable of managing projects by looking both at the big picture objectives and at detail administration to achieve these objectives

Excellent math, science, technology and IT skills, able to work in unfamiliar and unstructured situations and succeed

The ability to analyze complex problems and assess possible solutions

The ability to explain design ideas clearly and strong decision-making skills

Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution and management reviews

Excellent team working and people skills

A comprehensive understanding of Brakes Subsystems Design Specifications and Automotive industry environment

Computer- literate

Proficiency in MS-Office/Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

3D CAD software tools exposure (Catia / Teamcenter)

Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines: DVP&R, DFMEA, 8D, NVH, Process Controls, GD&T, Reliability and System Engineering Fundamentals

DMAIC/DFSS/Robustness Tools working experience

Be self-driven and willing to spend time on weekends or evening global calls, as required

Have an emphasis on “speed of delivery” combined with quality for all objectives and tasks

Have a strong background in problem solving and industrializing Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) quickly with minimal interaction with the leadership team. Help create Prevent Recurrence actions with the global brake core team

Must have the ability to present to the Ford executive leadership team and have a good understanding of “Knowing the Audience”. Also, the candidate must have the ability to give an “elevator speech” by articulating a lot of technical engineering information into a short clear and concise summary