Supv, BoF Interior OPD

You will be in charge of managing a group of Cockpit & Trim Design & Release engineers for the development of world-class forward model Interior System programs. This role involves leading the team in the design and development of interior components, ensuring high-quality delivery to milestones, and applying engineering disciplines to avoid failures.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Lead the Cockpit and Interior Team Engineering Application Section
• Responsible for the design and release of Ford US and Mexico engineering
• Ensure high-quality delivery to GPDS milestones
• Apply engineering disciplines to avoid failures, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PDP, and ES specifications
• Lead the team in the design and development of interior components, ensuring they meet vehicle attributes, including cost, weight, quality, and functional attributes
• Review and approve cockpit and trim designs to ensure delivery to component ES and vehicle requirements
• Resolve durability, assembly, and functional issues identified
• Coach, mentor, and guide engineers within the Section
• Deliver focused MCR, TVM, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking of cockpit and trim components
• Lead the team onsite 4+ days per week in the GTBC Mexico Office

Qualifications ------------

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• Master's degree in engineering or business preferred
• 5 years of PD Engineering experience, specifically in GPDS forward model programs
• Thorough understanding of Interior component designs and experience with interfacing systems (Exterior, Electrical, P/T, EV)
• Advanced problem-solving skills and high technical aptitude
• Demonstrated history in successfully leading cross-functional teams
• Natural ability to build productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners
• Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch concerns
• Strong skills in project planning and management - experience in managing large complex projects
• Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance (FMA)
• Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion for customer - inherent self-starter with strong drive for results
• Position requires simultaneous management of multiple complex and urgent issues
• Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines: DVP&R, DFMEA, 8D, Process Controls, Reliability, and System Engineering Fundamentals
• Knowledgeable in GPDS: UNVx, TDJ/TDC, DCV, PEC/FEC, and launch process
• Proficient in WERS, AIMS, AVBOM, BSAQ, GPIRS, DVA, and TeamCenter Engineering
• Able to travel and support final assembly plants and supplier sites when required during project delivery
• Lead team onsite 4+ days per week in GTBC Mexico Office