3D CAD Supervisor

About the role

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions, working with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally. The 3D CAD Supervisor position is based in Canton, MI, USA, within the Ford Engineering Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resource for CATIA and Teamcenter training, providing coaching and technical support to the 3D CAD team.
• Manage the 3D First Frame Release Process for Notices across Ford programs, supporting a typical workflow of approximately 60 Notices per week.
• Manage the weekly Notice Tracker to ensure all Notices are accurately processed and released according to customer timing requirements.
• Host weekly team meetings to review Notice status, priorities, and new CAD workstreams.
• Support daily Customer Change Control meetings, providing status updates on open Change Requests (CRs).
• Serve as the first point of contact for the Ford GES team in India, communicating DPA issues and coordinating with the design team to facilitate timely updates and resolution.
• Report DPA status to the customer and develop glide paths to track and ensure completion of required checks.
• Lead the development and implementation of the CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) initiative for Yazaki North America, including coaching and training Ford team members on new Build-to-Math processes.
• Lead the incorporation of new Ford engineering tools and processes for the YNA 3D team, including MCI, DIAS Envelopes, Tech & Technique meetings, MATH Tool, and other applicable customer requirements.
• Manage and implement new Ford CATIA and Teamcenter procedures, resources, and useful links on the team's OneDrive site.
• Understand the fundamental technical issues associated with product design, 3D CAD, and the application of underlying materials and technologies.
• Understand, deploy, and oversee effective utilization of engineering toolsets to meet customer and business requirements.
• Ensure adherence to applicable department, customer, and engineering processes.
• Ensure daily business deliverables are completed according to established timing, quality, and cost requirements.
• Support the team in developing creative and innovative solutions to technical issues while maintaining customer deliverables.
• Effectively identify internal BU obstacles that could impact the team's ability to deliver customer requirements.
• Ensure work products support BU and Core Engineering organizational objectives.
• Identify resources, skills, training, and other support needed to meet established targets.
• Ensure proper training, application, and execution of the GPMS (Global Project Management System) by engineering teams.
• Hold development discussions with staff, ensure training remains current, and identify appropriate candidates for career development and promotion.
• Participate