Technical Specialist - VHE - Underbody

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? 

In this position... 

What you'll do...
Product Delivery:
   Serve as the technical lead for new chassis and propulsion technologies
   Drive Technical Design Reviews for new and evolving products and technologies
   Drive Forward model quality disciples including Failure / Mistake prevention, root cause identification and failure mode analysis
    Deliver the technology to our customers. 
    Own and maintain technical specifications, standards and design checklists within the specialty domain.   Ensure application and compliance
    Lead technical teams in problem solving as required

Innovation and Technology Leadership:
    Anticipate and plan for the Future in technology and innovation.  Provide technical leadership to shape and guide the implementation of new technologies
    Curate innovative ideas and support individuals and teams in the innovation process
    Innovate through feedback and cross functional lessons learned.
    Provide technical leadership through Intellectual Property evaluation and creation (Patents, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets)

Networking and Communications:
    Established professional networks in their discipline. 
    Communication skills to make the complex, simple.
    External engagement and representation of Ford Motor Company in standards setting bodies,  professional organizations (e.g. SAE), Invited speakers.

People:
    Teach, train and mentor to increase and develop the technical competency in the organization
    Serve as the “GO-TO” for specialty area .   Maintain cutting edge skills within the specialty 
    Develop teams for future competency needs.

 

You'll have... 
BS in Science/Engineering with a minimum of 10 years’ experience and 6 years in the specialty domain.   Advanced degrees will be taken into consideration when reviewing experience.
Proven track record of innovation and technology delivery (published / conference Patents,  program delivery and launch)
Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfortable interfacing with senior management.
International and domestic travel required.


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, and prescription drug coverage

 • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

#LI-Hybrid