Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Global Technical Expert – Exterior Ornamentation
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFord Motor Company is a leader in automotive innovation, seeking a Global Technical Expert for their exterior ornamentation team. This role involves overseeing technical strategies and processes related to exterior ornamentation, ensuring robust design and delivery of components and vehicle systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Global exterior ornamentation TS is a recognized & accomplished technical expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on exterior ornamentation systems related matters
Assist Global Managers, Technical Leaders and chief engineers in the identification, resolution & presentation of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values
Act as technical architect/specialist for exterior ornamentation systems on a global scale
Globally responsible for signoffs of exterior ornamentation HIR requirements for all application programs at key milestones
Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems. Provide technical support to global teams
Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced exterior ornamentation designs
Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states
Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation
Monitor & investigate new system technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field
Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineer & other interfacing functions
Support Campaign Prevent for exterior ornamentation and related systems
Support CCRG for exterior ornamentation system activities as needed
Provide technical advice to ASO and OGC as required
Guide development of module system tools, methods & processes
Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods
Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals
Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
Lead & drive prevent recurrence process
Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study
10+ years as a Body Exterior Design and Release Engineer or similar experience
6+ years' experience with job responsibilities specific to exterior automotive engineering with focus in systems like Static and power Running boards, rock rails, Box steps, roof racks, spoilers, roof ditch moldings, Badging, Appliques, Body Claddings, etc
Demonstrated expert level knowledge in body exterior ornamentation attributes and methods, including material properties, design attributes for durability / NVH, corrosion mitigation, control plan management, tooling and testing methods
Experience in all program phases from Pre-Program through Launch including one major (scale 4-6)
Working knowledge of applicable Design, Analysis, Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods
Demonstrated improvements in customer satisfaction, reduction in warranty, total cost reduction
Working knowledge and experience with Engineering toolset – CAE / CATIA, TCE
Excellent written / verbal communication skills
Demonstrated track record of strong leadership behaviors
Excellent problem-solving skills
Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge
Self-starter - ability to work effectively with little oversight
Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences, key accomplishments, recognitions, training, publications, patents & other supporting evidence
Preferred
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study
Patents / Invention, Defensive Disclosures / Trade Secrets and/or Technical Publications
An aptitude for developing processes
Strong understanding of statistical analysis and dimensional variance
Experience with Advanced Technology development of Exterior components
CATIA V5 capable
Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components
Experience with GPDS and GTDS processes, timing and delivery requirements
Experience writing DFMEA's, SCCAF's, Engineering Specifications, Requirements, Design Rules or equivalent Core documents
Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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