Ford Pro · 12 hours ago
Vehicle Architecture Seats Engineer
20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Pro is a part of Ford Motor Company, dedicated to creating a better world through innovative automotive solutions. The Vehicle Architecture Seats Engineer role focuses on seat-system integration, working with the Vehicle Architecture and Program group to ensure competitive seat content and a compelling user experience.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create Pre-Program System selection and program set-up (including Bill of Material, PDP, Boundary diagram, DVP, Hard Points Matrix, Trim Schematics, Vision System, SCCAF)
Lead trade-off decisions on cost, mass, comfort, safety, quality, manufacturability, and serviceability
Support cost workshop to capture risk and opportunity list creation
Translate customer insights, brand positioning, and competitive benchmarks into seat feature/content roadmaps and target costs
Manages OCE / DCE development to build weight / cost models; Identify LLF, ED&T, models are built to the scope of the program
Manages Cost and Weight status to target waterfall with To4 to support program health assessment
Utilize high level program take rates to calculate seat feature and component level take rates for Pre PSC Team
Manage PDL updates and coding with program team and PDL Author as seat point of contact
Support Modularity workstreams and implement into program content
Determine Job last complexity, and recommend reduction actions
Lead the Sourcing strategy discussion in To4 including Responsible to understand and maintain part take rates and volumes
Sourcing Quotation package preparation (ESOW, MSOW, DVP+, CAD, Assumptions,)
Quote verification
Supplier selection
Manage PSAs with Program ESA
Manage program SCCAF and get STA Alignment
Component Design to ensure components meet all necessary requirements (PDG / SDG / DR)
Ensure required CAE / design simulations are identified and completed
Leads TDRM (Technical Design Reviews) for design studies for new program requests
Responsible for all parts and attribute information entered in FEDEBOM
Feature Coding based on PDL
Quantity
Cost/weight/tooling
Milestone Sign Off
Support Program Meetings: Program status, Timing, PMT, Studio, etc
Manage Seat Complete Open Issues List
Create and manage ESR for Handoff to Application Team
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related field
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
5+ years - Experience with global supplier base and cost engineering/VAVE
5+ years - Familiarity with ergonomics, safety regulations, occupant sensing, thermal, and comfort metrics
Prior team leadership or matrix leadership of application/feature teams
Tools: PLM, requirements management, DFMEA/DVP&R, CAD packaging
Preferred
Bachelor of Applied Science
Associate Degree or equivalent
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
Recent News
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