Candidate will be responsible to provide dedicated technical depth to develop, document, and implement new technologies applicable for brake systems. Must support application teams when the developed technology is launched and should provide assistance during issue resolution. Should be capable to understand how current technologies work and how different components could interact with brake systems.Will collaborate with a global cross functional team of engineers to develop and release new requirements for current and future brake technologies. Will lead GPDS pre-program work on programs using new brake technology. Also, will work with the brake supply base to ensure our requirements are met and that they are developing the right products. Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering.Minimum +3 years of design and release (D&R) or development brake experience.Advanced English language.Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to troubleshoot & fix vehicle problems.Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time.Outstanding leadership and written and verbal communication skills.Experience with FMA and related quality assurance processes.Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation.Awareness of, or experience with ISO 26262, Road vehicles – Functional safety.Experience with complex systems, analysis tools and problem-solving methods. Ensure timely delivery of AR (Application Readiness) for brake technologies to support program delivery and product cycle plan.Lead supplier advanced technology meetings to guide the supply base on their new technology roadmap for future Ford products.Be the critical "go-to" technical resource for problem solving in quality investigations, Field Service Investigations, launch issue resolution, and new product development.Leader and expert in FMA (Failure Mode Avoidance), Safe Launch, Quality Operating Systems, reliability, and robustness documentation of brake systems.Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) sign off for TDR (Technical Design Review), TVM / MCR (Material Cost Reduction), SREA (Supplier Request for Engineering Authorization), CDR (Compliance Demonstration Report).Benchmark competitor and internal brake systems and drive efficient technical solutions to lead the industry in optimized designs.Develop brake technical standards, design rules, requirements, test methods, engineering specifications, prevent actions and all corporate memory related to brake systems.Coach, Mentor and Train members of the Global Brake Department.#J-18808-Ljbffr
