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? 

In this position… 

Join our team as we create tomorrow!  We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on, because we are Built Ford Tough. We are one team striving to make people’s lives better while creating value, delivering excellence and ultimately going for the win.

You'll have... 

Minimum

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree

· 3+ years of experience in design and release of wiper systems.

· Experience with studio interface of Class “A” Parts preferred.

· CAD experience. Parametric modeling experience preferred. CATIA preferred.

· Knowledge of craftsmanship expectations, and benchmarking.

· Knowledge of wiper system design and packaging requirements.

· Demonstrated ability to lead team to resolve complex packaging issues.

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.

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

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 
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What you'll do… 

· Lead the early development and vehicle system feasibility of the wiper system.

· Lead the studio and programs teams to resolve complex wiper packaging issues and effectively communicate the status to management.

· Program responsibility will include remote support for all Ford new program global vehicles.

· Concurrently support multiple programs to package wiper modules within the vehicle to meet all regulatory and design requirements prior.

· Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation.

· Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states.

· Coordinate and implement all the required actions to improve overall customer satisfaction as it relates to the product while maintaining an affordable business structure.

· Generate cost reductions and revenue opportunities for current and future model programs.

· Lead/Support resolution of current model quality issues in support of achieving V15 quality targets.

· Support Campaign Prevent for exterior wiper and washer systems and related systems.

· Support CCRG for exterior wiper and washer systems activities as needed.

· Support design rule development and SDS update.

· Support identifying cost reduction ideas achievement for wiper/washer TVM targets.

· Identify, develop, and engineer innovative wiper components to increase customer satisfaction and utility.