Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
Including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly
Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials
Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded)
Own eLocker differentials and components
Create and maintain FMA Documents
Create and complete DVP’s
Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed
Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers
Lead ‘Team of 4’ cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components
Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS)
Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing
Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts
Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant
Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1
Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs
Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials
Support Full Service Suppliers as needed
Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant

Requirements

Strong engineering and prior Design & Release background preferred
Engineering degree required
Strong communication & organizational skills
Highly motivated, passionate leader
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong interests in mechanical component and system design
Passion to progress state of the art in gear and differential design
GD&T knowledge and ability to read & update blue prints
Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data, stacks and VSA studies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Hypoid &/or straight bevel gear knowledge/experience preferred
Experience with gear design and analysis software preferred. Kimos, GEMS, AnSol/Calyx (Hypoid 3D, Hypoid K, Trans 3D), Romax, etc
WERS experience preferred
Familiarity with Teamcenter preferred
Prior launch experience preferred

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

Hypoid gear designDifferential assembly designFMA documentsDVP creationFailure analysisRoot cause investigationGD&T2D/3D CAD data assessmentGear design softwarePPAP

Soft Skills

Strong communication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadershipProblem-solving skillsMotivationPassion for design

Certifications

Engineering degree