7.3L V8 Engine Design Supervisor

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking an IPTSE Engine Design Supervisor to lead design, release and attribute delivery of the engine powerpack for current and forward model applications.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage testing, DV/PV plans, and interface with suppliers and plants, while driving warranty reduction and cost-improvement initiatives in a hybrid environment onsite four days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years D&R experience with internal combustion engines.
• Ability to lead in a team environment and present to management.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, DV/PV Plans, GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering development for engine systems and components.
• Ensure attributes meet program targets (power, torque, FE, weight, emissions, NVH).
• Interface with suppliers, cross-functional teams and plants.
• Coordinate prototype delivery and lead engine assembly activity.
• Lead warranty reduction, cost reduction ideas and change control activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

GPDS

FEDE

WERS

AIMS

MS Office

Teamcenter

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

This position is for an ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Engine Design Supervisor in the Godzilla V8 Propulsion organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release and attribute delivery of the engine powerpack, subsystems and components on current and forward model applications.

What you'll do...

• Lead new/forward model product development of engine systems, subsystems and components 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

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of Component and System/Subsystem D&R Experience; Internal combustion engine 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.

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• BSME
• Component and System/Subsystem D&R Experience; Internal combustion engine experience preferred.
• Experience with Ford internal PD systems (GPDS, FEDE, WERS, AIMS, SREA, Teamcenter, Etc.) and MS Office Applications

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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