Lead the axle and driveline system Architecture, which includes:
Hardware definition at upfront program milestones and finalizing systems selections.
Clean hand-off of program-driven content to the application engineering teams, including vendor sourcing timelines.
Establishment of cost targets that align with program EBIT margin targets, and content that aligns with those targets
Technology migration into programs that support continual quality reduction, reliability improvements, and attribute enhancements.
Lead in-house axle design and strategy, which includes:
Upfront manufacturing studies of make/buy business cases
Direct design and integration on in-house designed components to meet full system targets.
Launch of new axle architectures through the Unit approval process, garnering investment approvals to lead new generation axles into our vehicles
Direct involvement with our Manufacturing plants to deliver content that matches manufacturing footprint allocations.
Lead The Core engineering wing of Driveline Systems, which includes:
Adoption and revision of internal design rules and requirements.
FMA documentation (DVP, Boundary Diagrams, DFMEA, etc.)
Peer reviews at major vehicle milestones for clean and detailed engineering evidence.
Creation, with our Supply Chain counterparts, of Category Business plans, which spell out the short and longer-term strategy of major Driveline commodities.
Lead the quality improvement initiatives with Driveline, which includes:
Year-over-year reduction in Long-time-in-service warranty (>36 Months in service)
Efficient Cost-per-repair strategy, reducing our overall impact to warranty spend
Problem solving support for the toughest of challenges in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Engineering
10+ Years of automotive experience
5+ years of experience with Design and Release processes of Driveline components
Effective knowledge of axle/driveline manufacturing process, metallurgy and heat treatment
Self-directed, excellent people and communications skills
Be able to lead a diverse team from many organizations to resolve issues
Travel to supplier or Ford assembly plants, and critical customers may be required
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and vehicle NVH
Advanced problem-solving skill (Black Belt Certified preferred)
Deep expertise in systems engineering principles, including P-diagrams, DFMEA, and functional safety
Proficiency in MBSE tools, CAD/CAE simulation environments, and data analysis platforms.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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

axle designdriveline system architecturemanufacturing studiesdesign and release processesmetallurgyheat treatmentvehicle dynamicsvehicle NVHsystems engineering principlesdata analysis

Soft Skills

self-directedpeople skillscommunication skillsleadershipproblem-solvingteam collaborationstrategic thinkingquality improvementinitiativeadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's of Science in EngineeringBlack Belt Certified