Major Responsibilities: 

·       Responsible for exterior lighting component/subsystem/system (including headlamp, lit badges, fog lamp, lit grille, tail lamp, etc.) Design and Release for various vehicle programs; 

·       Lead implementation of FORD product development process / quality operating system and ensure the milestone deliverables to be completed on time with quality; Resolve issues and manage engineering changes during commodity launch; 

·       Develop and manage ESOW to ensure all FORD design, quality, engineering support requirements cascaded to supplier correctly; 

·       Lead suppliers to design and develop components and/or subsystem to meet all requirements including engineering/cost/quality/timing requirements; Responsible for robust design verification, engineering sign-off and production validations; 

·       Oversee prototype build to support prototype vehicle build timing with quality; 

·       Resolve issues and manage engineering changes during commodity launch; 

·       Support all APQP activities including PPAP sign-off; 

·       Provide assembly plant support during prototype/launch phases or as required. 

·       Deliver quality methodologies and reliability processes for long term and lasting quality; 

·       Identify and select suppliers to meet Ford cost, quality, volume and timing requirements with cross-functional team; 

·       Liaise with core engineering, design activities, program teams and manufacturing plants in receiving counties;