Technical Leader - Exterior Systems and Lighting
Job in
Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, 48124, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Ford
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 senior technical leadership role within Exterior Systems, Vehicle Hardware Engineering, responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Technical Leader for all Exterior Systems related matters ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems.
This position will lead all technical aspects of global Exterior Systems product strategy, including product concept development, business case approval, supplier development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Exterior Systems technical leader will develop & lead professional development of global Fascia Systems, Lighting, Wiper Systems & Exterior Ornamentation team members, oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, guiding development of Exterior Systems standardized tools, methods & execution.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Lead design of new concepts to improve Exterior Systems performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation
- Monitor & investigate new Exterior Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field
- Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions
- Support Campaign Prevent for Exterior Systems
- Support CCRG for Exterior Systems matters
- Provide technical advice to ASO, OGC & Design Analysis
- Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations
- Guide development of modular 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
- Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
- Lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams
- Lead & drive prevent recurrence process for Exterior Systems & components
- Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership
You'll have...
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- 10 years of experience in Exterior Systems design & release
- Candidate must provide an evidence book detailing technical experiences, key accomplishments, recognitions, training, publications, patents & other supporting evidence
Preferred
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 15+ years of experience in Exterior Systems / Electro-mechanical system design & release
- Strong understanding of Lighting and Wiper Systems
- An aptitude for developing people & processes
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis
- CATIA V5 capable & strong familiarity with ADAMs
- Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components
- Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers
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…
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