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Mgr - PT Mounts

Job ID
67154
Location
Dearborn, Michigan
Category
PD Operations and Quality
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  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: Hybrid
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We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

At Ford, the Vehicle Hardware Engineering teams are using 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 teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

The Global PT Mounts Systems group is responsible for developing Mounts and implementing them into all Ford Motor Company vehicles.  The Powertrain Mounts Department executes the design, release, and testing of Mounts for ICE, BEV and HEV vehicles. This position will be responsible for Core, Attribute for all global applications and Design and Release for FNA applications.    

In this position...

  • Manage a department of about ~25 people with responsibility for program delivery, quality, and cost improvement actions.  The position also covers core engineering that develops the FEMA, test methods, design rules, and requirements.
  • Milestone sign off for all programs globally for PT mounts systems.
  • Drive teams to develop, correlate and apply new CAE methods to support product development and virtual test sign-off.
  • Interface with teams throughout the company to enable the optimum attribute trade-offs.
  • Interface with application and core and attribute teams support overall vehicle sign-off.


What you'll do...

  • Lead warranty reduction analysis.
  • Lead TVM / Cost Reduction while maintaining quality.
  • Lead PRA actions.
  • Support the CBP strategy for Mounts.
  • Lead potential recall discussions and durability failure discussions.  
  • Oversee releases, issue resolution, sourcing actions, cost reduction actions, and quality issues.

You'll have...

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • A strong understanding of NVH, Vibration and durability.
  • 5+ years minimum experience in vehicle development processes.
  • Self-directed, confident, and resilient individual with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong problem Solving skills.
  • Excellent people management skills.
  • Motivation to work in a fast-moving environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and effectively communicate to management.

Even better, you may have...

  • Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years plus experience in automotive ICE/Powertrain or vehicle CAE & testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the company and interact with suppliers.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and express new ideas to all levels of management.
  • Demonstrated delivery of results.
  • Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to institutionalize the key factors of thermal systems success and lessons learned through documentation.
  • Ability to form an opinion, communicate it effectively at all levels, and drive the company in a winning direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively and follow-up.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5

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. 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Health and Wellness

    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

  • Financial and Retirement Programs

    Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

  • Flexible Vacation and Holidays

    Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

  • Vehicle Discount Program

    The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

  • Family Growth and Support

    Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

  • Additional Programs

    Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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