Senior Manager, Closures

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.

Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...
The Senior Manager of Closures will be responsible for concept development and detailed design of body structures, closures, exteriors, and chassis systems through multiple stages of development. You will build a team to conceptualize, design, engineer, develop and support the launch of components and systems that meet vehicle cost and performance goals.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Create and develop structural system requirements and specifications while developing geometry and the engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams.

Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.

Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods

Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.

Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.

Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility

Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions

Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

8+ Years leading a hardware engineering team delivering structural components or systems

5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more vehicle subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes

5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)

3+ years of experience in a production release process in collaboration with manufacturing teams

3+ years of experience in a factory setting launching a new product

5+ years of experience applying and using GD&T

Even better, you may have...
Master's Degree in Engineering

High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies

Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products

Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise

Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools

An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

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 value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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