Powertrain Component - Reliability & Robustness Technical Expert

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In this position... 
This technical expert will be the  Directly Responsible Individual (DRIs) to lead cross functional teams through disciplined problem-solving methods, with a focus on Reliability/Robustness Demonstration via appropriate testing methods and analysis techniques, all the way thru to institutionalized Prevent Recurrence.

 

What you'll do...

 

• Lead and support current model component production / design problem solving cross-functional teams, using 8D and/or 6-Sigma Methodologies to improve product reliability. 
  • For a given project, this may include all levels of delivery to production and service.
  • Example activities: Structured Problem-Solving, Re-Authoring and Executing Failure Mode Avoidance and Design Verification Activities, Design and Release (Production and Service), Supplier Engagement, Launch, Service/Field Communications, etc.
• Lead and support new technology / new product designs, using proven Reliability Methodologies, to deliver intended product reliability via the Design Verification (DV) process.
• Provide Component Reliability Methods and Analysis coaching/guidance/expertise, on projects led by other Team Members.
• Deliver project presentations to Leaders at all levels on project team progress, accomplishments, conclusions, and lessons learned.
• Understand upfront design methods, analytical verification, and physical component test plans required to deliver parts that meet life of vehicle performance targets. 
• Speak with confidence and authority, and be humble and collaborative in leading a technical review or debate
• Teach and mentor other component engineers about failure avoidance strategies and processes
• Work with full-service suppliers to develop analytical and physical test plans that demonstrate cascaded reliability requirements

You'll have... 

• Experience required for technical specialist consideration - 10 years total experience in Power Units, automatic transmissions, hybrids or axle component design or reliability; with 6 years in specialty of robustness and reliability
• Familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, forging, grinding, and subcomponent assembly
• Demonstrated Experience in reliability statistical models 
• Experience with reliability modeling software – ReliaSoft, MiniTab, JMP
• BS degree in Engineering or similar technical field. Master of Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated experience with structured problem-solving
• Experience in design and release process, especially Failure Mode Avoidance and Design Verification
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously
• Experience Leading Teams and Coaching/Guiding others
• Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong Ford OS Behaviors: Deliver It, Own It, Do Only What Matters, Bias for Action, Seek to Understand, Solve Together
• Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations

An evidence book is required for TS candidates pending successful interviews. The evidence book should be submitted to the hiring manager.

 

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