Technical Specialist - Body Exterior Wipers and Washers

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! A Technical Specialist (TS) role for Wiper and Washer Systems within Global Body Exterior Ornamentation team responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Global Technical Specialist for all exterior Wiper related matters ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems. This position will lead all technical aspects of global product strategy, including product concept development, product development, verification & validation, launch/sign-off & ongoing support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Exterior Wiper& Washer systems technical specialist will oversee foundation document creation & enforcement of prevent recurrence, helping development of standardized tools, methods & execution. Global Body Exterior Wiper and Washer Systems - Technical Specialist (TS) In this position... * The Global exterior Wiper and Washer systems TS is a recognized & accomplished technical expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on exterior ornamentation systems related matters. * Assist Global Managers, Technical Leaders and chief engineers in the identification, resolution & presentation of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values. * Act as technical architect/specialist for exterior wiper and washer systems on a global scale. What you'll do... * Globally responsible for signoffs of exterior wiper and washer HIR requirements for all application programs at key milestones. * Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems. Provide technical support to global teams. * Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced exterior wiper and washer systems designs. * Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states. * Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation. * Monitor & investigate new system technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field. * Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineer & other interfacing functions. * Support Campaign Prevent for exterior wiper and washer systems and related systems. * Support CCRG for exterior wiper and washer systems activities as needed. * Provide technical advice to ASO and OGC as required. * Guide development of module system tools, methods & processes. * Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods. * Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals. * Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). * Lead & drive prevent recurrence process. * Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and senior leadership. In this position... * The Global exterior Wiper and Washer systems TS is a recognized & accomplished technical expert who can interface with all levels of management & outside activities on exterior ornamentation systems related matters. * Assist Global Managers, Technical Leaders and chief engineers in the identification, resolution & presentation of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values. * Act as technical architect/specialist for exterior wiper and washer systems on a global scale. What you'll do... * Globally responsible for signoffs of exterior wiper and washer HIR requirements for all application programs at key milestones. * Act as technical resource internally & externally on component & vehicle systems. Provide technical support to global teams. * Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced exterior wiper and washer systems designs. * Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states. * Lead design of new concepts to improve system performance & provide leadership & support for timely implementation. * Monitor & investigate new system technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field. * Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineer & other interfacing functions. * Support Campaign Prevent for exterior wiper and washer systems and related systems. * Support CCRG for exterior wiper and washer systems activities as needed. * Provide technical advice to ASO and OGC as required. * Guide development of module system tools, methods & processes. * Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods. * Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals. * Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). * Lead & drive prevent recurrence process. * Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Created: 2025-01-11