Delivery of foundation brake systems and components.
Design and package of components, overall system performance, cost and quality.
Lead component and system design and development, validating and signing-off all key brake performance and attribute requirements.
Manage supplier delivery and performance.
Responsible for cost and quality for both upcoming programs and ongoing product development.
Serve as a leader and representative of brake engineering to interfacing organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ME or EE or similar).
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in automotive chassis brake systems.
Master's Degree in Engineering (ME or EE or similar) is preferred.
Strong leadership skills – inherent self-starter, self-motivated, with strong drive for results.
Strong Team Player - Capable of working in a team environment drive results not attainable as an individual.
Project management skills - Capable of managing projects by looking both at the big picture objectives and at detail administration to achieve these objectives.
Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews.
Able to work in unfamiliar and unstructured situations and succeed.
Computer-literate. Proficiency in MS Office/Outlook: Excel; Word, PowerPoint, CAD (Catia / Team Center) exposure, etc.
Experiences in functional engineering desirable, preferably chassis or automotive-related work experience (Ford, OEM or supplier).
Recognized in prior work assignments for demonstrated performance.
Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines preferred: DVP&R, DFMEA, 8D, Process Controls, Reliability, and System Engineering Fundamentals.
Ability to travel and support Ford Motor Company final assembly plants and supplier sites, when required, during project delivery.

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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

automotive chassis brake systemsDVP&RDFMEA8DProcess ControlsReliabilitySystem Engineering Fundamentalsproject managementcomponent designsystem performance

Soft Skills

leadershipself-starterself-motivatedteam playeroral communicationwritten communicationissue resolutionadaptabilityresults-drivencollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Engineering