Tech Specialist

Job DescriptionIn this position... Lead Ford Signoff Process of all Switches and Shifters from FSS including evidence in FEDE - continually working with team on improvements for a more robust signoff Integral to Signoff of System/Subsystem/Component with specific signoff responsibility BEFORE Chief Signoff ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do... Assist Switch and Shifter Technical Specialists along with supervisors in removing obstacles to on-time milestone signoff. Escalate to functional chief engineer as needed. Improve FSS requirements - work with engineers to assess newly cascaded requirements for applicability, assess current requirements and enhance as required for better application, assess regulatory requirements for applicability and how to cascade in FEDE. Identify mis-cascaded requirements to proper CPSC codes. Feedback any required updates to the requirement author for improvement. Create documentation to ensure GPDS deliverables are understood by engineers and status tracked for Switch and Shifter Engineering. Improve FEDE - refine or add tabs as appropriate and ensure evidence stored there. Co-Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) for System/Subsystem/Component with Switch and Shifter Technical Specialists Coach, Mentor and Train QualificationsYou'll have... BS engineering degree 5+ years experience in engineering, program management or similar professional experience 1+ year with application engineering milestone sign-off experience (such as PMT leader, application supervisor, or program manager). 1+ year experience in supplier relationship, with skills to coach and lead module core engineers and suppliers 1+ year leadership experience in GPDS milestone sign-off Excellent program management skills, mentoring skills, as well as written and oral communication skills 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. This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. 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-CH2