Fuel System Manager

Ford

Dearborn (MI)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for individual community service

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is looking for a Fuel System Design Manager in Dearborn, MI. This role involves managing a team of 65, ensuring compliance with design rules for all fuel systems, and interacting with various teams. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of the Ford D&R process, excellent problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including immediate health coverage, family care days, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of the Ford D&R process is essential.
Experience guiding teams through high-pressure situations is required.
Strong problem-solving skills using industry-standard methodologies are necessary.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of about 65 people and oversee program delivery and quality.
Lead design verification and compliance for all fuel system designs.
Interact with Ford supply base and vehicle teams regarding issues and resolutions.

Skills

Knowledge of Ford D&R process

Knowledge of Ford core engineering excellence process

Knowledge of Ford Fuel Systems

Experience in fuel system D&R

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills (6 sigma, 8D, A4)

Presentation skills for management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

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?

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... Ford Motor Company vehicles with an internal combustion engine have a fuel storage and delivery system. The Fuel System Design Department executes the design, release, and testing of Ford fuel delivery systems. The components in the fuel system range from the filler neck to the engine including the fuel pump, delivery lines, level indication, and vapor management. Ford Diesel vehicles include the SCR system, water separation system, and fuel conditioning components. The team also does the fuel system design for the many Ford Hybrid vehicle applications. The fuel system design team is part of a larger Internal Combustion Engine and Thermal System Engineering team within the Vehicle Hardware Engineering group.

Responsibilities

What you\'ll do...

Manage a department of about 65 people with responsibility for program deliver, quality, and cost improvement actions. The position also covers core engineering that develops the FEMA, test methods, design rules, and requirements.
Oversee fuel system design for all Ford vehicles globally.
Ensure that all designs meet design rules, pass through the Design Verification, comply with requirements and regulations, and are able to be produced at volume with PPAP sign-off.
Lead potential recall discussions and durability failure discussions.
Oversee releases, issue resolution, sourcing actions, cost reduction actions, and quality issues.
Interact with the Ford supply base and the Ford vehicle teams.

Qualifications

You'll Have...

Strong knowledge of the Ford D&R process
Strong knowledge of the Ford core engineering excellence process
Strong knowledge of Ford Fuel Systems
Strong knowledge of Engineering Excellence and Tech Club process
Experience in fuel system D&R
Experience in fuel system Core
History of developing a strong team
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving skills (6 sigma, 8D, A4)
Strong presentation skills for management presentations
Ability to guide the team in evening, weekend, and holiday high priority situations

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 leadership level 4.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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