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In this position... 
Ford Underbody Systems Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to supervise a team of Design and Release Engineers, in the field of Driveline commodities, delivering in-flight 26 - 30 Model Year programs for Ford C2 platform vehicles.  Key components include Mechanical Drive Units (Front & Rear), Driveshafts and Halfshafts.

This key role within the Ford Driveline Engineering Department requires a dynamic and flexible individual that can handle multiple projects in different phases, but with many common parts. These programs have unique build sites and unique commercial considerations throughout our global operations. 

You'll have...
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
4+ years of experience with Driveline systems and components experience and knowledge. Other Underbody commodity experience will be considered.
4+ years of experience with plant, manufacturing, launch experience, tooling knowledge, experience in all phases of product development.

Even better, you may have...
Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
6+ years of experience with Driveline systems and components experience and knowledge.
Experience with GPDS and other Ford engineering tools (TeamCenter, WERS, FEDE, etc.).
Experience in a leadership capacity leading and guiding others.
One Ford Behavior, ability to work cross-functionally and build team consensus.
Superior written and oral communication skills, including presentation 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, 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760. 

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/LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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. 

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What you'll do...

• Manage team of 7-10 engineers, delivering C-car sized programs with primary FWD architectures, as well as the C2 platform Battery Electric Vehicles. Each will have unique launch dates for multiple assembly plants globally.

• Key technical hardware oversight of the Driveline system, including close interface with the calibration, Transmission, NVH, and chassis organizations.

• Close interface with our supply base engineering teams on key program deliverables.

• Responsible for program delivery of Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT). From Underbody Virtual series through OKTB.

• Act as the primary interface between the vehicle program/platform and your functional team.

• Support prototype builds at the supply base for your components and vehicle prototypes.

• Manage resolution of all Driveline program issues.

• You will interact with the vehicle program team, located in multiple regions in North America, Europe and China.