Supervisor/Technical Expert - Seat Belts

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to engineering and program teams on all Seatbelt matters including innovation, cost, quality and efficient/robust execution.
• Provide Seatbelts training, coaching and mentoring to PD engineering teams and other skill teams as required.
• Mentor and supervise Core Seatbelt SMEs.
• Lead weekly Seatbelt TDRM and support/guide all other weekly TDRMs.
• Write specifications, design rules, and/or test methods as required with high quality.
• Lead the global Seatbelts Modularity and Business Plan process by defining the global vehicle current and future needs for the commodity and the attributes and enforce their implementation.
• Lead the Seatbelts critical concerns and field service activities and work streams for Engineering.
• Be the Go-To Person for Problem Solving – Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues related to Seatbelts.
• Build and maintain a lessons-learned database on best practices related to Seatbelts issue resolution.
• Support global launches related to Seatbelts leveraging local Ford engineering teams and suppliers.
• Champion Engineering Excellence work streams including sign off at major program milestones as well as CDP&R for Seatbelts.
• Champion Benchmarking of key competition.
• Support design cost reduction idea generation process and implementation of cost reductions into production.
• Support delivery of Seatbelts warranty reduction and quality improvement targets including prevent reoccurrence.
• Liaise with global Seatbelts teams to ensure technology exchange and work alignment, close collaboration required with Seats and CAE peers.
• Work towards the highest commonality on global CV & PV for Seatbelts; drive all regions into maximum commonality.
• Maintain a productive work environment with the global Seats and Restraints Technology/Program teams, other PD areas, Purchase, FCSD, Manufacturing etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree.
• 10+ years of experience in Seatbelt Engineering.
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree (preferred).
• Strong technical background of Seatbelts, Airbags, Gas Generators & interfacing-systems and attributes.
• DFSS Black Belt preferred (if not, must complete within 2 years of hire).
• Strong SPC, DFMEA, DRBFM, and statistical skills.
• Open-minded, listen-first attitude.
• High energy and respectful attitude required.
• Experience with global Tier 1 supplier sourced commodities and the successful management of such suppliers, in particular regarding quality issues.
• Experience with Safety critical systems and Critical Concerns Process required.
• Knowledge/experience of Ford, PD and Restraints principles, e.g. GPDS, FEDE, DPA.
• Experience in development of a vehicle program "from cradle to grave" desired.
• Able to efficiently lead in a global, multi-cultural and multi-supplier environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate Ford OS behaviors consistently.
• Excellent drive for results and capability to understand complex technical issues.
• Understanding of Restraints business and customer needs including experience with Body Interior safety.
• Quality and safety mindset, must work with the highest degree of integrity.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Technical expertise in Seatbelts, Airbags, Gas Generators & interfacing-systems and attributes.
• Experience with global Tier 1 supplier sourced commodities and the successful management of such suppliers, in particular regarding quality issues.
• Experience with Safety critical systems and Critical Concerns Process.
• Experience in development of a vehicle program "from cradle to grave."
• Experience in leading a global, multi-cultural and multi-supplier environment.
• Experience in problem-solving and managing complex technical issues.
• Experience in delivering Seatbelts warranty reduction and quality improvement targets.
• Experience in maintaining a productive work environment with global Seats and Restraints Technology/Program teams, other PD areas, Purchase, FCSD, Manufacturing etc.

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.

Pay

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. 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.

Schedule

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.