Tech Expert - Wheel Technical Specialist

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• Provide dedicated technical depth supporting core and application teams in wheel systems for new and existing technologies.
• Train Ford engineers on wheel design theory and processes to achieve wheel performance targets.
• Train Ford engineers on wheel manufacturing processes to ensure developed and approved wheels can be robustly manufactured.
• Support engineers to resolve issues.
• Work with Design Studio, Vehicle Engineering, and the CAE teams to develop wheel designs that deliver on styling, FEA, stiffness, cost, and weight.
• Provide leadership for establishing wheel performance standards and development process standards to reduce approval time.
• Develop objective wheel tests to support performance cascades and deliver DV test efficiencies.
• Work with Ford Materials Engineering and suppliers on the development of coatings, specifications, and new technologies.
• Develop the supplier’s technical and manufacturing capabilities to meet Ford Motor Company requirements.
• Research market and help determine strategy for Commodity Business Plan (CBP).
• Support Pre‑PS program wheel & wheel line‑up development.
• Participate in Chassis Architecture reviews.
• Conduct technical and marketing meetings with local supply base and disseminate information to the Global Core Wheel & Application Wheel team, maintaining market awareness.
• Develop and maintain the supplier’s Global DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans to Ford Motor Company requirements.
• Develop and maintain all Core documents (e.g., Functional Specifications, Design Rules, SCCAFs, quality documents).
• Review and approve all DVP&R and CDP&R documentation, integral to signoff of system/subsystem/component before chief signoff.
• Review warranty information and work with application teams to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Provide knowledge and technical direction in paint coatings, wheel trim, wheel weights, TMK, jack & tools, and other core parts.
• Act as global point of contact for all wheel technical topics.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years of industry experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in Chassis Engineering with a focus on wheel development.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Core experience preferred.
• Experience writing macros (e.g., Excel VBA) to aid in automation of engineering tools.
• Understanding of GPDS deliverables and basic Ford engineering tools including Teamcenter and BUCK environment.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or demonstrated understanding and application of DOE techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starting, self‑directed.
• Detail‑oriented with a zero‑defect mindset.
• Ability to work in a globally diverse team.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to handle complex tasks and challenging situations under compressed timing.
• Experience communicating with senior leaders, design and release, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Outstanding planning, organizational and project management skills with proper follow‑up to accomplish multiple objectives.
• Strong Ford+ Leadership Behaviors with demonstrated ability to drive and deliver results.
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross‑functional teams (Foundation UNSE, Design and Release, Program Management, Vehicle Operations, and Suppliers).
• Position requires travel to global supplier manufacturing sites as well as FNA facilities to conduct fresh‑eyes reviews.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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.
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