null **Position Duties** • Development of Design Rules, Design Guidelines, automation tools, and resources • Management of global core quality documents, requirements, and functional specifications • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance: DFMEA’s; SCCAF’s; DVP&R’s; and 8D’s • Manage and perform DVP&R / sign off documentation reviews • Manage wheel design studio interface and project resolution • Engage with the Studio Engineering and Design teams • Support Global training • Support the global Application teams with program test plan development and issue resolution • Develop analytical tools to automate development process and optimization • Interpret analytical simulations and provide design directions to resolve attribute issues and achieve efficient designs • Lead supplier development initiatives and manage supply base • Manage core interface with fixed parts: valve stems, lug nuts, wheel weights, jacks, TMK, etc. • Database development and management • Support global architecture initiatives • Support all regional meetings • Knowledgeable in the Global Product Development System (GPDS) • Lead new technology development • Support VOME in the industrialization of new tire-wheel assembly combinations in mounting trials and problem resolution • Interface with Ford Purchasing, STA, Design Engineering, Design Studio, Materials Engineering, D&R Application teams, and VOME • Support outsourcing of Wheel/Tire Assemblies **Position Qualifications** • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • 5+ years design and release experience • Chassis engineering experience desired **Other Information** • Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred • CAD experience preferably CATIA • Six Sigma Black Belt or demonstrated understanding and application of DOE techniques • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Self-starting, self directed • Detailed orientated with a zero-defect mindset • Ability to work in a globally diverse team • Strong presentation, written and verbal communication and project management skills **Requisition ID** : 36209