Ford Motor Company · 4 hours ago
Design for Service Commodity Manager
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $213K/yr
10+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, seeking a Design for Service Commodity Manager to enhance vehicle serviceability. This role involves leading a team to influence vehicle design for improved collision repair and cost efficiency while collaborating with various stakeholders in the automotive and insurance sectors.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Commodity Specialists responsible for serviceability of body structures, closures, ornamentation, glass, and related systems
Execute FCSD strategy for Damageability and Repairability. Partner with insurance industry stakeholders to benchmark competition and drive design changes that lower insurance group ratings and Total Cost of Ownership. Support Collision Marketing initiatives to identify repair facility needs for improved repair quality and technical expertise, ensuring quality collision repairs
Engage with Product Development early within the lifecycle to influence vehicle architecture. Ensure Service Requirements and Damageability Targets are met; introduce new service requirements, identify improvements, and manage revisions
Lead Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA) serviceability test methods, introduce new assessments, identify improvements and manage revisions
Lead the interaction between collision repair and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) design teams through implementation of new and revised Service Requirements
Manage the Paint & Body Technology Center, including management of sponsorships through contracts and collection of funds; own budget and supply order/equipment maintenance
Deliver annual warranty cost avoidance and reduction targets by identifying and eliminating high-cost repair drivers
Drive the strategy for serviceable sub-components vs. full assemblies to reduce repair costs
Build coalitions with Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, and Total Ownership Lifecycle Management to align service goals with broader organizational KPIs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automotive Technology, Collision Repair Management, Automotive Management, or a related technical field
Equivalent combination of education and significant industry experience (e.g., Body Shop Management, Insurance Estimating and Claims) will be considered
10+ years of relevant experience in the Automotive Industry. This could include: OEM Experience: Service Engineering, Body Engineering, or Product Development
Retail / Dealership Experience: Hands-on experience in Fixed Operations (Body Shop Manager, Service Manager, etc.) with a strong grasp of Flat Rate labor, Warranty Administration, and the financial drivers of a dealership service department
Collision Industry Experience: Collision Center Management, Technical Training, Insurance Claims/Strategy, or Repairability Research
Body Construction: Deep understanding of modern vehicle architecture, materials (High-Strength Steel, Aluminum, Carbon Fiber), and joining technologies
Repair Methodology: Strong knowledge of collision repair processes, including structural sectioning, anchoring, and refinishing
ADAS Integration: Understanding of how sensor technologies (Radar, Lidar, Camera) impact collision repair and calibration requirements
Familiarity with the collision insurance ecosystem, including rating factors, guidelines, and the interaction between OEM procedures and insurance estimating platforms
Understanding Insurance Loss Data and how it can be leveraged to drive design change
Understanding of the Auto Insurance Industry, particularly in Claims or Underwriting, and how designing for repairability can directly correlate to lower cost of ownership
Blueprint/CAD Literacy: Ability to interpret technical drawings, 3D CAD models
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing high-impact issues
Leadership: Experience leading technical teams or cross-functional working groups to a common goal
Ability to translate technical repair data into financial business cases to drive decision-making with Engineering and Finance leadership
Excellent executive presentation skills; able to distill complex technical issues into clear options for Senior Leadership
Preferred
Ability to look 3-5 years ahead and develop service strategies that prepare the dealer network for future technologies
Comfortable leading teams through transformation, specifically the shift from mechanical repair to software/sensor-integrated serviceability
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
Recent News
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