Ford’s Body Exterior organization is seeking a Technical Specialist specializing in Structural Adhesives and Sealers. This individual would serve the team as the lead subject matter expert in adhesives and sealers. As such, they own the development, authorship, sign-off and maintenance of all related engineering specification and requirements, and responsible to ensure programs are executing their designs with quality and efficiency. The TS works as part of a team to solve new product design challenges, plant concerns, material shortage issues, and develops new technologies (materials) to support future architectures.

　　Support Program Engineers – drive for quality and cost / weight efficiency

　　Feasibility assessment of program-specific material combinations during the development phase

　　Planning, execution and evaluation of adhesive & sealing joining trials with new materials and/or joining processes in internal and external laboratories in alignment with cross functional teams

　　Sign-off Adhesive and Sealer related requirements at key program milestones

　　Technology Development

　　Lead cross functional teams to develop new materials and joining / bonding applications which deliver future strategic solutions

　　Benchmark competition and develop advance projects to ensure Ford is best in class

　　Close cooperation with CAE-team for the development of simulation methods and joint cards

　　Institutionalize knowledge and best practices

　　Develop, author, lead sign-off and maintain Core documents including Engineering Specifications, Requirements, Design Rules, Quality Documents, training materials and other required materials for adhesives, sealers, baffles, tapes and related products

　　Develop new and continuously improved Engineering Specifications, standards and test methods – physical/analytical

　　Business Support:

　　Drive continuous improvement in the supply base

　　Lead/participate in solving production issues with manufacturing and cross-functional teams; these include and are not limited to: Stop-Ships, Field Service Actions, Warranty, Material Shortages

　　Participation in patent committees

　　Required Qualifications:

　　B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related physical science field of study

　　10+ years as a Body Exterior (including Adhesives and Sealers) Design and Release Engineer or similar experience

　　5+ years experience with job responsibilities specific to adhesives and sealers

　　Demonstrated expert level knowledge in Adhesives and Sealer (pumpables, tapes, baffles, extruded other) products and supply base

　　Experience in all program phases from Pre-Program through Launch

　　Working knowledge of applicable Design, Analysis, Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods

　　Demonstrated improvements in customer satisfaction, reduction in warranty, total cost reduction

　　Working knowledge and experience with Engineering toolsets – CAE / CATIA, TCE

　　Excellent written / verbal communication skills

　　Demonstrated track record of strong leadership behaviors

　　Excellent problem solving skills

　　Demonstrated capability to teach / coach / mentor and document technical knowledge

　　Self-starter: ability to work effectively with little oversight

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　M.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related physical science field of study

　　Experience presenting at Technical Conferences and Publishing Technical Papers

　　Experience with battery enclosures related adhesive and sealing products and cell vent management requirements

　　Patents / Invention, Defensive Disclosures / Trade Secrets and/or Technical Publications

　　Experience with Advanced Technology development – particularly in mixed materials bonding and aluminum

　　Experience with automotive program timing and delivery requirements

　　Experience writing Quality Documents, Engineering Specifications, Requirements, Design Rules or equivalent Core documents

　　Multiple automotive launches

　　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, and prescription drug coverage

　　• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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　　Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

　　Requisition ID : 23154