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 positionAs the company and industry transition from traditional step transmissions (hydraulic/clutch-based technology) to electrified propulsion (power unit/electrified technology), we need a subject matter expert to aid in the continue development of our Ford + technological expertise and strategies specific to mechanical joining.Mechanical joining encompasses the technologies associated with joint designs and processes such as welding, riveting, fastening, adhesives, heat & mechanical staking, shrink fitting, doweling, folding etc.What you'll doResponsible (Owner) for the creation and maintenance of the Core Engineering Documents (Failure Mode Avoidance, Systems Design Specifications and Requirements, Test Procedures, etc.)Author requirements, rules, methods in a manner that institutionalizes key learnings.Implement weld/heat & mechanical staking/riveting certification specification/strategy to support joint designs and enforce SCCAF/control plan requirements.Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve joint designs and manufacturing processes.Develop non-destructive in-process inspection testing/control methods for mechanical joints (Welding/riveting/heat staking) by working with inspection equipment suppliers and improve quality of the end products.Define the meaning of “The Most efficient joining process” in terms quality & cost and chart a course of actions to achieve it by developing upfront design, verification plan & methods, and industrialization plan.Lead technical design reviews, discussions, and deep dives to balanced conclusions for System, Subsystem, and Component engineering.Conduct signoffs of System, Subsystem, Components in area of responsibility prior to Manager and Chief Engineer sign off.Contribute to best practices for joint and joining efficiency, robustness, and reliability at component and system levels.Collaborate with subsystem and component Technical Specialist from the electric motor, integrated system controller (ISC), Gears & Shafts, Bearings, Thermal, NVH, Manufacturing, etc.…Develop and support design verification and process validation for demonstration of contamination robustness.Understand upfront design, verification plan and methods, and industrialization process.Know the competitive landscape and what it takes to outpace the competition.Serve as Go-To resource for problem solving - Launch, Recall, Quality, Customer issues.Coach, Mentor, and TrainSpeak with confidence and authority, be humble and collaborative in leading a technical review or debateYou'll haveBachelor in Engineering.10 years of professional engineering experience.6 years of Mechanical Joining experience.Even better, you may haveMaster of Engineering (Material Science, Mechanical Systems, etc.) preferred.Proven history of evaluating choices and directing a team based on technical ideals balanced with industrialization realities.Key:Ability to lead and align collections of people that do not directly report to this position (lead the collection of sub-system and component technical specialists that make up the TS team contributing to overall product delivery success).Ability to institutionalize the key factors of joint designs successes and lessons learned by authoring design rules, System Design Specifications, technical design guides, DFMEAs, SCCAFs/Control plans etc. and to teach associated learning sessions.Ability to form a strategic viewpoint, communicate it effectively at all levels, and drive the company in a winning direction.Outstanding written and oral communication skills.Outstanding interpersonal and teaching skills.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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD;NLtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!AM5cdsVB7niWms81QGAvHe9YKNAiwmc9csk6sjXpf5A5iavnKBN5p2bsAIhnYxajlwfYRCAgW0c7D$)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-HybridRequisition ID : 23528
