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Management of Ford Performance Parts Accessory Package product lifecycles including design, development, design verification, launch, and product maintenance including establishing component and system targets and specifications.  Additional responsibilities include interface and support for VP Planning, Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

You'll have…

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering2+ years product design, familiarity manufacturing and service processes

Even better, you may have…

Experience developing vehicle accessory or production productsUnderstanding of automotive networks – WERS, Team Center, TcVis Mockup, and FPP PCR SystemExperience with CAD, physical schematics, Illustration process creationTechnical aptitude, desire to learnEnjoys beings hands on with projectsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple suppliers and commodities (multitask)Ability to work collaboratively with other teamsPosition is not open to sponsorships.

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!

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 love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-SC3
 

What you'll do…

Design, Develop, Release and Test Ford Performance Parts (FPP) Accessory Packages requiring interface with other Engineers, Planning, Purchasing, Prgm Mgmt, Finance, and Automotive Safety Office Investigate and develop ideas for new accessory product offeringsSupport Dealer and Customer Service questions on accessories including Accessory Hotline supportUtilize Team Center, TcVis Mockup, WERS, FPP PCR System, SharePoint, EDMSCoordinate and complete Cost, Feasibility, and Timing (CFT) for FPP and GFA accessories. Requirements for Cost, Feasibility, and Timing are CAD package studies in Team Center, TcVis Mockup, and initial Bill of Material.  Interface with PD Engineering for feasibility as required. Lead compliance to Ford requirements, DVP&Rs, and sign-offsInterface with planning, program management, vehicle programs, and other teamsSupport program PMT meetings and Engineering meetingsInterface with Supplier and/or FPP Core team in support of Design Rules, Requirements, and Foundation DocumentsDevelop and coordinate Instruction Sheets for Dealer or Customer installation of accessories.  The Instruction Sheet development will require in-depth development with Team Center, TcVis Mockup, and Power PointCoordinate Instruction Sheet Validation Fit-up with local team members.  Lead and procure the Fitment through GIPRS or Aurora.  Follow and track the orders through the payment process.Creation and maintainance of accessory bill of materials for all vehicle linesPerform and document Model Year Carryover Assessments using Team Center, TcVis Mockup, WERS, WOW, PDO, iPDL