Global Exterior Systems Leader — Lighting & Wipers

Ford, Inc; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave & family care programs

Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Manager – Technical Leader for Exterior Systems, Lighting & Wipers in Dearborn, MI. The role leads the technical strategy, content, and processes for Exterior Systems, Lighting and Wiper Groups and guides development from concept to launch with global scope.

The position requires a strong business sense, global collaboration, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment while managing ambiguity and timing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Exterior Systems (Fascias, Bumpers, Ornamentation, Lighting, Wipers, Exterior Mirrors & Running boards) or Electro-mechanical Systems.
• Candidate must provide an evidence book or portfolio detailing technical experiences, key accomplishments, recognitions, training, publications, patents & other supporting evidence.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers.
• 15+ years of experience in Exterior Systems or Electro-mechanical system design, specifically focused on Wipers, mechanisms, latching or lighting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Global Chief and Management Teammates to define, resolve, and communicate department technical strategies, objectives, mission, and values.
• Own, maintain, and manage delivery of the Exterior Systems Technology Roadmap
• Drive continuous benchmarking across the group
• Drive Technical Design Reviews to ensure solutions are aligned with Ford Design Rules, Requirements, Quality standards, and rooted in Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA)
• Drive development and execution of standard and modular solutions
• Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals
• Oversee ongoing maintenance/updates of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods
• Partner with cross functional managers to maintain technical coherence and cross program consistency
• Partner with Studio, Program Management, and Architecture to ensure early development is aligned with available technology and prioritization of the customers’ needs
• Drive Prevent Recurrence processes and Campaign Prevent Activities for the Global Exterior Systems, Lighting, and Wiper Groups
• Support Critical Concern Review Group topics for Global Exterior Systems, Lighting, and Wiper Groups
• Provide technical advice to Automotive Safety Office, Office of General Council & Design Analysis
• Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations
• Support the professional development of the Global Exterior Systems, Lighting, and Wiper Groups -Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a Manager – Technical Leader for Exterior Systems, Lighting & Wipers in Dearborn, MI. The role leads the technical strategy, content, and processes for Exterior Systems, Lighting and Wiper Groups and guides development from concept to launch with global scope.

The position requires a strong business sense, global collaboration, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment while managing ambiguity and timing.