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The EVAP Component Technical Expert will lead the Core Evaporative Emissions System Components team to deliver robust and reliable components that meet system level functional requirements, vehicle noise and vibration targets, and market evaporative emissions regulations. This Technical Expert will act as the lead technical resource both internally and externally on component functionality and provide technical support to global teams on component related matters. 

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar/equivalent. 10+ years of experience plus 6+ years in experience with fuel or evaporative systems.  Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers. Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion for customer – inherent self-starter with strong drive for results. In-depth understanding of evaporative emissions systems, components, and global regulations. Experience writing DFMEA’s, SCCAF’s, Engineering Specifications, Requirements, Design Rule core documents. Strong skills in project planning and management – must have experience in managing complex projects. Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews. Ability to manage/resolve simultaneous challenging complex technical issues.  Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated track records of utilizing Ford recognized problem solving tools for issue resolution. Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge. Self-starter - ability to work effectively with little oversight. Technical Specialist evidence book required.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar/equivalent. Experience with GPDS process, timing, and delivery requirements. Experience with releasing requirements and design rules in FEDE.

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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-KH2

 

As the EVAP Component Technical Expert, you will define Roles and Responsibilities for the Core Evaporative Emissions System Components team and develop and monitor workplans to achieve team goals. Lead the core components team in maintaining the supply base of EVAP components, by working with key suppliers to: Support production part delivery with zero defects Complete necessary design and material changes Lead core components team in developing new high-quality, low-cost suppliers with robust reliable components that meet our long-term solutions for a best-in-class EVAP system. Review and signoff application Tech Club assessments for component DVP&R completion, component Design Rule compliance and overall component packaging.  Lead the team in component FMEA development and Engineering Specification updates to align with corporate robustness and reliability goals. Update current and develop new component Design Rules to improve component robustness and reliability in the vehicle environment. Support program EVAP related quality concerns by maintaining and leveraging claim data, part return data, and Connected Vehicle Data. Support resolution of emerging QSF and other OPD issues and ensure read across to deliver consistent cross program implementation of prevent recurrence, best practices, and lessons learned.