Manager, FWD/RWD Driveline Systems

Ford Motor Company

Global Driveline Manager leading design and verification strategy for driveline components. Involves managing international teams and hardware integration through all phases of production.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeLivonia • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Driveline System Design and Release processes, with a strong focus on Quality and Cost Efficiency. Proven ability to lead global teams and manage complex projects while ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives.

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Driveline System DesignAxle Manufacturing ProcessSystems Engineering PrinciplesAdvanced Problem-Solving SkillsMBSE Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Design and Release ProcessesVehicle DynamicsHeat TreatmentMetallurgyQuality ManagementCost-Save InitiativesLifetime Quality ManagementData Analysis3x5 Why DisciplinesDFMEA

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-DirectedTeam LeadershipDiverse Team Management

Tools & Technologies

3DX CADMBSE ToolsData Analysis Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science/EngineeringMaster of Science/Engineering

Industry Keywords

Automotive ExperienceDriveline ComponentsUnderbody ComponentsSupplier ResilienceQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the global teams in various regions to ensure alignment on approach and discipline. These regions include North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and China.
Application Engineering: Own the hardware system integration of the Driveline commodity from the virtual phase through prototyping, design verification, and product launch.
Own the Variable Cost and Vendor Tooling of all in-flight driveline commodities to produce efficiencies that deliver company EBIT targets
Lead the comprehensive waste management of year-over year cost-save initiatives on current production programs.
Total Responsibility for Lifetime Quality: 0, 1, 3, 36 Months in Service
Formulate and deliver the department’s 1,3-, and 5-year strategy initiatives, in-line with the larger Underbody Systems Engineering foundation.
Manage and deliver department spending budgets (headcount, materials, services) on an annual basis with an outlook to forward years.
Work directly with the System Architecture and Core Manager in Driveline for the following: Shape system selections of new programs at early adoption. Maintain yearly commodity business plans in partnership with our Supply Chain team to ensure a strategic approach to quality, cost, and supplier resilience. Deliver a Year-over-Year reduction in high time in service quality (>36 months in Service), becoming Best in Class in Driveline.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors of Science/Engineering
6+ years of experience with Design and Release processes of Driveline components. Other underbody components experience will be considered.
10+ Years of automotive experience
Effective knowledge of axle/driveline manufacturing process, metallurgy and heat treatment.
Self-directed, excellent people and communications skills with a laser focus on Quality
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
Masters of Science/Engineering
8+ years of axle and driveline system design
Advanced problem-solving skills including 8D and 3x5 Why disciplines
Systems Engineering: Deep expertise in systems engineering principles, including P-diagrams, DFMEA, and functional safety.
Tools: Proficiency in MBSE tools, 3DX CAD capable, and data analysis platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.