Power Unit Systems/Core Engineering Supervisor

From a power unit systems perspective c andidates will need to be confident with coordination of cross functional technical alignment on assumptions and sign off requirements. This position requires an equal aptitude for both project management, delivery, and technical problem solving. This job position includes ownership of eDrive unit systems engineering for future model designs and vehicles.

From a power unit industrialization perspective t his job includes managing milestone reviews/signoffs, developing timing plans, maintaining program financials, and supporting component/assembly releases in WERS. This position will work closely with the eDrive systems engineers, eDrive component engineers, powertrain planning, and teams from electrified powertrain engineering. This position would also cover build coordination of edrive power units for both internal testing and vehicle level testing.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree (MS preferred)

4+ yrs of experience managing /delivering powertrain programs through launch

Proactive self starter that can handle multiple assignments at a time

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self motivates to deliver results with minimal direction

Desire to lead cross functional working teams

Strong problem solving skills

Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal skills and presentation

MBSE ( model based systems engineering) experience

CAD experience

Knowledge of systems engineering principles and prior experience authoring requirements

Basic understanding of electrified powertrain system function and attributes at the subsystem and vehicles levels desired

Strong GPDS (global product development system) knowledge

Strong background in MagicDraw or MBSE

Strong background in FMA development

Strong background in transmission and eDrive development

Capable of MBSE modeling within MagicDraw.

Understand the what, why, how of the design rules and requirements

Have thorough understanding of the design rules and requirements to aid in what evidence is needed.

Knowledge of how a transmission is put together as well as the components within it

Knowledge of an eDrive unit, how it is put together and the components within it

POWER UNIT SYSTEMS/INDUSTRIALIZATION R&RS

Work with internal component D&R engineers from both Underbody Systems Engineering and Electrified Powertrain Engineering to lead overall internal systems design

Systems design rule assessments

System cooling/lubrication design

GVWR, VMAX, Torque limit, duty cycle and durability assessments

Requirements cascade to component engineers, sub system design specification management

Layout and stack up sign off

Overall component and system test alignment

Weight management/optimization

Work with vehicle program team to ensure proper execution of external interfaces

Vehicle package signoff

Vehicle attribute interface

As installed system lead

Interface with internal manufacturing team (including PTME and VO)

Manage milestone cadence within GPDS parameters

Lead milestone assessments, report-outs (to Director level), and papers to ensure on-time approvals

Engage in new business proposals & business cases

Develop & maintain project schedules

Lead or support TPMT (Transmission Product Management Team) for responsible commodities

Act as transmission lead/SPOC in Program PMT meeting

Collect and enter Integrator assessments

Provide Finance team support

Coordinate with Team of Four groups and work with Purchasing to ensure we are on track for delivery

Drive FMA process to ensure we are on track for delivery to milestones

Write DRPs and drive for approvals

Manage BOM/FEDE-BOM

Support WERS release

Edrive power unit build coordination

CORE R&RS

Responsible for putting all future powertrains into MagicDraw. Will work directly with TS and D&Rs to ensure all applicable design parameters are included within the models

Responsible for putting past powertrains into MagicDraw on an as needed basis

Responsible for initial design rule and requirement assessment for what is applicable and not applicable on all future programs

Work with D&R’s in their understanding of what is required to deliver evidence for design rules and requirements before Technical Specialist approval. This follows the life of all Powertrain programs

Responsible for all FMA requirements during pre-program phase (Campaign prevent, Boundary Diagrams, CPA’s, P-Diagrams, DFMEA’s, RCL’s, Quality History, etc.). Will continue to help update these documents through the life of the program

Responsible for ensuring all added design rules or requirements from lessons learned, PCA’s, etc. are captured correctly as well as cascaded to the applicable components/systems

Responsible for detailing out change of process found through lessons learned on design rules, requirements, SSSOS implementation, etc.

Responsible for detailing out processes for communication cross organization like calibration, engine, subframe, mounts, etc. as they relate to powertrain

Create single point lessons on FMA documentation