Section Supervisor – L V8 Diesel Engine Design

Responsibilities

• Lead new/forward model product development of engine systems and subsystems in accordance with Ford GPDS deliverables and milestones for NA and global programs.
• Ensure attributes (power, torque, FE, weight, emissions and NVH) meet program targets.
• Lead/Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues.
• Interface with suppliers, vehicle calibration, finance, powertrain planning, transmission, vehicle cooling/TASE/heat management, NVH, SESE, Fuel, Controls, design studio (appearance/graining) and packaging.
• Interface with the engine plants understanding constraints and design requests.
• Support all program meetings (Design Reviews, PMT Meetings, Change Control, AIMS, Milestone Status, Launch Readiness, Etc.).
• Establish engine and component level DV and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Coordinate prototype part delivery to ensure successful build events.
• Lead engine assembly 543 and vehicle as installed 1271 for each build phase.
• Management of all applicable WERS, FEDE, FEDEBOM, Integrator, FMA, Etc. program activities.
• Support DPMT, Mechanical and Combustion development.
• Lead warranty reduction and issue resolution.
• Lead TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
• Support change control activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Engine Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.
• Coach/mentor team members on oral and written communication and presentation skills to lead Manager, Chief and Director level reviews.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.
• Component and System/Subsystem D&R Experience.
• Ability to work effectively and lead in a team environment.
• Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.).
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing (Stamping, Bending, Welding) processes.
• Strong Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and background.
• Ability to prepare and present information to all levels of management.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, with ability to self-manage and generate/prioritize workload.
• 10% travel required - US and Mexico.
• BSME preferred.
• Internal combustion engine experience preferred.
• Experience with Ford internal PD systems (GPDS, FEDE, WERS, AIMS, SREA, Teamcenter, Etc.) and MS Office Applications.