SET Architecture Supervisor

Job-: PD Operations and Quality

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:
Preferred Degree:
Master of Engineering In this position...The Systems Engineering Teams (SET) are focused on cross functional collaboration to rethink the base design, interaction, and manufacturing of our newest vehicle lines for a given SET zone. This role will be at the helm of leading product development engineering of new vehicle lines. There are multiple engineers reporting directly to this position with primary focus to enable full systems integration, resulting in minimized part counts, complexity, labor hours, and service time.

In this role, we will look for you to focus teams on Engineering First Principles to re-think Product Development, breaking from the traditional designs of the past. You will be tasked with delivering breakthrough efficiencies and full lifecycle cost improvements. You will work with teams across Ford and serve as the Engineering leader of the designated SET zone to setup multiple new vehicle programs prior to hand-off to Vehicle Hardware Integration and Application Engineering teams.dentify

opportunity areas for optimization and part reduction.

Drive cost reduction, weight minimization, quality improvements.

Coordinate with Core Teams on system optimization opportunities and manage change.

Drive SET Adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles.

Champion trade-off decisions to balance within the VHE Function.

Qualifications You'll have...Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.

At least five years of experience in one or more of the following systems: cooling systems, climate systems, under-hood modules and sensors, or air induction systems.

Experience in Design and Release Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Vehicle Engineering preferred.

Ability to retrieve and work with CAD models in CATIA V5 or 3

DEXPERIENCE (3DX), including creating sections and taking measurements.

Knowledge of Systems Engineering fundamentals and design thinking.

Demonstrated critical thinking, courage, humility, decisiveness, flexibility, technical knowledge, vision, and strong communication skills.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Demonstrated initiative and strong leadership, with a track record of delivering results.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an open, clear, and inclusive approach.

Strong organizational and delegation skills, including effective follow-up.

Ability to manage multiple issues and prioritize competing demands while balancing immediate and future needs.

Strong technical capabilities and problem-solving skills.

Ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams, including Program, Studio, Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering.

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Availability for on-site collaboration at least four days per week.

Willingness to travel occasionally for assembly plant line walks, supplier visits, and benchmarking activities.

Even better, you may have...Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or another engineering discipline preferred.

At least 10 years of experience in a product engineering and design environment.

Demonstrated experience supporting production launches and managing programs.

Strong understanding of cost processes and the Functional-Led Cost and Appearance Delivery process.

Effective coaching skills.

Strong understanding of Global Product Development Systems processes.

Strong knowledge of Teamcenter and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.

Ability to create and modify CAD models using CATIA V5 or 3

DEXPERIENCE (3DX).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…