Product Development Engineer

In this position…

Body Exterior Materials Engineering Position. Manage materials used in automotive body exterior installed assemblies or systems, with specific depth of materials knowledge used in underbody shield systems, antennas, pick-up box trim, cowl vent grille/leafscreen, rear exterior lighting, and other body exterior components. Understanding of compatibility of basic materials associated with secondary operations such as painting, rubber bonding, electroplating, etc. Work cross-functionally with STA, engineering, Research, Laboratory, and Design. Support root cause analysis with materials expertise for issue resolution.

You'll Have..

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years Materials Engineering Body Exterior Experience for components listed in Position Description.

Even better, if you have…

• Curious, self-motivated, with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with complete proficiency in Microsoft Office and TeamCenter.
Ability to manage complex data sets, develop conclusions and identify next steps.

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!

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .

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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CS2

What you'll do…

• Provide root cause analysis, materials, and process expertise to support resolution for DV/PV, launch, manufacturing, and field issues. Manage materials engineering foundation documents/update for prevent recurrence.
• Partner with core functions to develop/update test methods for improved field correlation and prevent recurrence. Support manufacturing site assessments, process development and issue resolution.
• Partner with Raw Materials Purchasing on Material Buy Programs.
• Support material cost reduction initiatives.
• Support material and process innovation.
• Lead Material Sustainability & Restricted Substance Attributes.
• Lead/support global Material Tech Clubs to coach & train the Global METS Team.
• Support early program material assumption development with component-based material strategies.
• Develop global Material Specifications and global supply base (Approved Sources in All Regions).
• Review and signoff on engineering drawings, BOMs, DV/PV plans and reports.
• Develop component specific material performance specifications, as required and cascade to functions with the FEDE Tool.