Product Development Engineer - Wiper​/Washer; Subject Matter Expert

Position: Product Development Engineer - Wiper/Washer (Subject Matter Expert)
Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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!

In this position...

A role for Wiper and Washer Systems within Global Body Exterior Ornamentation team responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all exterior Wiper related matters ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems.

This position will lead all technical aspects of global product strategy, including product concept development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Exterior Wiper & Washer Subject Matter Expert will oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, helping development of standardized tools, methods & execution.

• The Global exterior Wiper and Washer systems SME is a recognized & accomplished expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on exterior ornamentation 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 wiper and washer systems on a global scale.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Globally responsible for signoffs of exterior wiper and washer HIR requirements for all application programs at key milestones.
• Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems. Provide technical support to global teams.
• Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced exterior wiper and washer systems designs.
• Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states.
• Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation.
• Monitor & investigate new system technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field.
• Mentor & provide consulting to department engineer & other interfacing functions.
• Support Campaign Prevent for exterior wiper and washer systems and related systems.
• Support CCRG for exterior wiper and washer systems activities as needed.
• Provide technical advice to ASO and OGC as required.
• Guide development of module 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.
• Guide or lead root cause analysis of warranty, plant or supplier wiper/washer issues.
• Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA).
• Lead & drive prevent recurrence process.
• Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Qualifications

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study
• 10+ years as a Body Exterior Design and Release Engineer or similar experience
• 6+ years' experience with job responsibilities specific to exterior automotive engineering with focus in systems like exterior wiper and washer systems, hoses, nozzles, motors and/or exterior automotive engineering.
• Understanding on DC motors functionality and performance.
• Demonstrated expert level knowledge in body exterior wiper and washer attributes, including material properties, design attributes for durability / NVH, corrosion mitigation, control plan management, tooling and testing methods.
• Experience in all program phases from Pre-Program through Launch including one major (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 toolset - CAE / CATIA, TCE
• Excellent written / verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record of strong leadership behaviors.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge.
• Self-starter - ability to work effectively with little oversight.

Even better, if you have ...

Preferred

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field of study.
• Patents / Invention,…