Ford Motor Company

Closure System Engineering Senior Manager

Ford Motor Company • $130K — $155K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 10 years of experience in Closures Systems & BIW design & release
  • Demonstrated deep technical understanding & expertise in closures, BIW, and mechanisms
  • 3-5 years minimum managing an engineering department
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Strong leadership and collaborative decision-making abilities
  • Ability to build relationships with stakeholders including program teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the business owner with end-to-end responsibility for Closures Systems
  • Lead successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality, Cost, Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF)
  • Create and communicate a compelling vision for technical strategies and departmental objectives
  • Drive engineering excellence and ensure robust problem-solving using tools like 3LX5W and 8Ds
  • Oversee the design review process based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
  • Interface with management and cross-functional teams on Closure Systems matters
  • Recommend and develop applications for advanced Closures Systems designs

Benefits

  • Leadership and professional development opportunities
  • Access to a hybrid working environment
  • Support for new technology development
  • Opportunities for mentoring and training within the engineering team
  • Collaboration with global teams on innovative projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

A senior technical leadership role responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Senior manager for Closures Systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & systems. The Global Manager will lead all technical & business plan aspects of Global Closures Systems strategy, including product & technology development, supplier development & selection, product verification & production validation, engineering sign-off, launch, ongoing product support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Closures Systems Senior Manager will lead professional development of global Closures Systems team members, attract high caliber talent, oversee budgeting & resource allocation, support new technology development & lead implementation, guide development of Closure Systems standardized tools, methods & execution.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Act as the business owner with end-to-end responsibility for Closures Systems
  • Lead & ensure successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality, Cost, Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF)
  • Create a compelling vision for the organization. Lead identification & communication of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values
  • Lead & drive engineering excellence delivery & ensure robust root-cause identification & resolution using problem solving tools such as 3LX5W & 8Ds
  • Act as technical architect/leader for Closures Systems on a global scale
  • Own the design review process & lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). Develop a strong cross-function working relationships with Program Vehicle Management, Studio, Body CAD, CAE, Software & Controls, EDS, vehicle engineering & Manufacturing Engineering to deliver robust production feasible designs
  • Ensure adherence to FMA, DVP&R, Quality History & Prevent Recurrence
  • Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states
  • Interface with all levels of management & outside activities on Closures Systems matters
  • Act as technical resource & provide technical support to cross-functional & global teams
  • Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced Closures Systems designs & technologies
  • Ensure benchmarking & technology development mechanisms are in place & that the implementation strategy supports the business goals
  • Monitor & investigate new Closures Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field
  • Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions
  • Support Campaign Prevent activities & zero mindset FSA mentality
  • Support CCRG for all Closure Systems matters
  • Guide development of Closures Systems 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
  • Intimately know the suppliers & lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams
  • Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations
  • Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams & executive leadership


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 10 years of experience in Closures Systems & BIW design & release with increasing levels of project & team management
  • Demonstrated deep technical understanding & significant expertise & experience in Closures, BIW, stampings, closures kinematics & mechanisms, CAE, testing, quality & production launch
  • 3-5 years minimum managing an engineering department with proven track record & delivery of results
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Strong leadership behaviors with good collaborative decision making skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers.


Even better you may have...

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 10-15 years of experience in BIW & Closures Systems
  • An aptitude for developing people & processes
  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis
  • 3DX/CATIA V5 capable
  • Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components


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!

This position is a leadership level 4.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL4Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
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