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!

This team requests EST hours and we prefer candidates able to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week onsite from our Dearborn, MI office.

• Develop and manage materials engineering foundation documents and update to prevent issue recurrence:

• Material and Performance Specifications, Approved Source List (ASL) and Ford Laboratory Test Methods (FLTMs)

• Material FEDE requirements and Design Rules

• Material property data stored in Material Center Database

• Ability to describe the operating environment in which the components/systems function.

• Ability to describe the compatibility of the basic materials within the Ford manufacturing and processing environment including Tier 1 suppliers.

• Review and signoff on engineering drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs) in Teamcenter (TCe).

• Review and signoff on Design Verification/Product Validation (DV/PV) plans, Material Color Durability, and part performance test reports.

• Provide root cause analysis, materials, and process expertise to support resolution for manufacturing, and field issues, (collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Program Vehicle Team (PVT), Purchasing and Research.)

• Support manufacturing site assessments, process development and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with the core engineering functions to develop/update test methods for improved field correlation and prevent recurrence.

• Support material cost reduction initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering

• 3+ years of experience in Materials Engineering in the following subsystems/components:

• Restraints System

• Head Restraint

• Roof Opening Panel System

• Electrical including, PDB, Harnesses and Connectors, BLIS

• NVH System

• Cargo Management Systems

• Engine Compartment Lighting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of automotive test methods and good laboratory practices

• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Possess strong leadership skills, self-motivated and self-driven

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 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 childcare 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 range of salary grades 7-8.

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.

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Requisition ID : 28878