Director Of Product Development Jobs in Center Line, MI

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In this position...

Design and release moveable glass systems that meet or exceed cost, quality, weight and delivery targets, concurrent engineering and thorough knowledge in DFMEA, DFM, DVP&R, CAE/FEA analytical tools, SCCAF, SC/CC, 8D, root cause analysis, product development and testing, familiar with gages, fixtures, tooling, TGW reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in automotive product development, with a strong focus on system engineering, requirements management, and/or quality methodologies for complex systems (e.g., moveable glass & closures).
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet, Catia v6/3DX / Team Center
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material selection, and manufacturing processes relevant to moveable glass (e.g., stamping, injection molding, extrusion, glass forming).
• The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

• Proven understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D, Root Cause Analysis)

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, competent, proficient and result-oriented

• Possess strong skills in problem-solving and root cause analyses

• Proactivity and courage to escalate emerging issues swiftly to Management's attention

• Launch support and some travel are required

Even better, if you have ...

Preferred

• Master's degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering.

• Direct experience with moveable glass systems (e.g., sunroofs, power windows) at a systems or component level.

• Ability to work independently, with little supervision in a highly complex product development environment 

• Ability to work with and manage daily activities of the supply base

• Ability to work with Ford Program Management, Cost Estimating, Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing to ensure program milestones and cost targets are met

• Ability to work under compressed timing constraints

• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and deliver results, in a swift and timely manner

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 a salary grade 7 - 8 and ranges from $86,600 -$166,200.

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/GSR

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.

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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...

Design and release moveable glass systems that meet or exceed cost, quality, weight and delivery targets, concurrent engineering and thorough knowledge in DFMEA, DFM, DVP&R, CAE/FEA analytical tools, SCCAF, SC/CC, 8D, root cause analysis, product development and testing.

• Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece price, tooling cost review and CPA)

• Lead and support the effort to resolve issues with interfacing components

• Lead design reviews with suppliers to ensure System Design Specifications are created and met

• Lead FMA creation of engineering documentation (DFMEA, SCCAF, attestation scorecard sign off process)

• Sign off eCAD drawings with related GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

• Sign off on DVP&R tests, confirm compliance with System Design Specifications and materials specs

• Ensure BOM, cost targets and design gaps have clearly defined roadmaps that are validated by PTC to meet program objectives

• Release parts in FEDEBOM, Change Control and WERS throughout the product life cycle 

• Achieve DPA count to glidepath with 0 open at UPV2 through FDJ (final data judgment / pencils down)

• Achieve P-Release on time

• Complete FDJ/FEC/PEC with no open majors

• Deliver DCV, TT, PP, MPI and MP2 build events, on time

• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1

• Support current production issues, cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives

• Strong working knowledge in significant and critical characteristics (SC/CCs) associated with design requirements and manufacturing processes

• Lauch support and some travel are required