Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Manage materials used in automotive body exterior installed assemblies or systems, with specific depth of materials knowledge used in underbody shield systems, antennas, pick-up box trim, cowl vent grille/leafscreen, rear exterior lighting, and other body exterior components
  • Understand compatibility of basic materials associated with secondary operations such as painting, rubber bonding, electroplating, etc
  • Work cross-functionally with STA, engineering, Research, Laboratory, and Design
  • Support root cause analysis with materials expertise for issue resolution
  • Provide root cause analysis, materials, and process expertise to support resolution for DV/PV, launch, manufacturing, and field issues
  • Manage materials engineering foundation documents/update for prevent recurrence
  • Partner with core functions to develop/update test methods for improved field correlation and prevent recurrence
  • Support manufacturing site assessments, process development and issue resolution
  • Partner with Raw Materials Purchasing on Material Buy Programs
  • Support material cost reduction initiatives
  • Support material and process innovation
  • Lead Material Sustainability & Restricted Substance Attributes
  • Lead/support global Material Tech Clubs to coach & train the Global METS Team
  • Support early program material assumption development with component-based material strategies
  • Develop global Material Specifications and global supply base (Approved Sources in All Regions)
  • Review and signoff on engineering drawings, BOMs, DV/PV plans and reports
  • Develop component specific material performance specifications, as required and cascade to functions with the FEDE Tool

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years Materials Engineering Body Exterior Experience for components listed in Position Description
  • Curious, self-motivated, with excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills, with complete proficiency in Microsoft Office and TeamCenter
  • Ability to manage complex data sets, develop conclusions and identify next steps
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position