Job Description
V Personalization Eng Manager, US
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
In this position...
What You'll Do...
- Lead design and release actions for Genuine Ford and Ford Performance Parts accessories.
- Manage a team of over 50 employees located in 3 countries include 6 Direct Reports.
- Ensure the team addresses all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and applicable.
- Lead the interface with planning, program management, vehicle programs and other teams.
- Manage accessory design rules, requirements and foundation documents.
- Manage compatibility and weight for accessory program content.
- Lead engineering team to ensure program required dates and events are achieved.
- Oversee and provide final sign-off for all accessory programs, deviations and 8Ds.
- Coordinate and manage efficiency and waste reduction actions.
- Support global alignment of accessory development processes.
- Review and approve department purchases and travel.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Production Development/Design and Release.
- Strong knowledge of Global Product Development System (GPDS).
- Understanding of basic Ford engineering tools (FEDEBOM / WERS / Team Center / Bill of Material / AIMS / 5Ds / eFDVS / Engineering Sign Off / DFMEA / Six Sigma).
Even better, you may have...
- Demonstrated ability to make technical driven decisions with confidence.
- Strong collaboration and people leadership skills; ability to work with global teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and possessing the ability to drive tasks independently.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD
This position is a leadership level 5.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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