TS - Body Exterior EDS-ADAS Interface Systems
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Location: Dearborn, MI 48126
Description:
Job Description
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?
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
This is a Technical Specialist (TS) role for Body Exterior Electrical Distribution System (EDS) -Advanced Driver Systems Systems (ADAS) Interface Systems within the Body Exterior team, responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Global Technical Specialist for all exterior related interface matters for ADAS and EDS systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems. This position will lead or support all technical aspects of integrating ADAS and EDS related components into Body Exterior parts for electrical sub-systems. This and will include concept development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the technical specialist will oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, helping development of standardized tools, methods & execution.
Responsibilities
In this position...
What you'll do...
Qualifications
You'll have...
Even better, you may have...
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.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CW1
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?
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
This is a Technical Specialist (TS) role for Body Exterior Electrical Distribution System (EDS) -Advanced Driver Systems Systems (ADAS) Interface Systems within the Body Exterior team, responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Global Technical Specialist for all exterior related interface matters for ADAS and EDS systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems. This position will lead or support all technical aspects of integrating ADAS and EDS related components into Body Exterior parts for electrical sub-systems. This and will include concept development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the technical specialist will oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, helping development of standardized tools, methods & execution.
Responsibilities
In this position...
- Work as the Global Exterior EDS-ADAS Interface Systems TS, a recognized & accomplished technical expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on ADAS & EDS interface systems related matters.
- Assist Global Managers, Technical Leaders and chief engineers in the identification, resolution & presentation of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values.
- Act as technical architect/specialist for exterior ADAS & EDS interface systems on a global scale.
What you'll do...
- Globally responsible for signoffs of ADAS & EDS related HIR requirements, design rules and test methods for all application programs at key milestones.
- Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems for integration of ADAS and EDS components in Body Exterior systems. Provide technical support to global teams.
- Analyze design interfaces with corresponding ADAS and EDS teams during the development process & address any potential failures & error states .
- Lead or support design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation.
- Monitor & investigate new system interface technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field.
- Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers & other interfacing functions.
- Support CCRG for exterior systems for ADAS and EDS interface related issues.
- Provide technical advice to ASO and OGC as required.
- Guide development of system tools, methods & processes.
- Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods.
- Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals as related to ADAS-EDS interface systems.
- Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) as related to ADAS and EDS interface systems.
- Lead & drive prevent recurrence process along with ADAS and EDS teams for interface issues.
- Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Qualifications
You'll have...
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic or a related physical science field of study.
- 10+ years as a Body Exterior and/or ADAS/EDS Design and Release Engineer or similar automotive experience.
- 6+ years' experience with job responsibilities specific to automotive engineering with focus in vehicle system integration of radars, cameras, lamps and other electrical/electronic components.
- Demonstrated expert level knowledge in body exterior, ADAS and EDS and methods, including connectors, wiring, grommets, coax cables, water management, routing, attachment strategies, testing methods, etc.
- Experience in all program phases from Pre-Program through Launch including one major program (scale 4-6).
- Working knowledge of applicable Design, Analysis, Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods.
- Demonstrated improvements in customer satisfaction, reduction in warranty, total cost reduction.
- Working knowledge and experience with Engineering toolsets - CAE / CATIA, TCE.
- Excellent written / verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated track record of strong leadership behaviors.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge.
- Self-starter - ability to work effectively with little oversight.
- Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences, key accomplishments, recognitions, training, publications, patents & other supporting evidence.
Even better, you may have...
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study
Patents / Invention, Defensive Disclosures / Trade Secrets and/or Technical Publications - Experience with GPDS and GTDS processes, timing and delivery requirements.
- Experience in writing DFMEA's, SCCAF's, Engineering Specifications, Requirements, Design Rules or equivalent Core documents.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing advanced processes
- Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components.
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.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CW1