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This job requires the person to work onsite full time from our Dearborn, MI office.

** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Durability & Engine System Dynamics CAE Supervisor is responsible for coordinating engineering resources to deliver CAE results and design recommendations for all ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) mounted related systems/sub-systems & components. Daily responsibilities include:

• Managing analysis requests for the two distinct CAE teams (Durability & ESD) in supporting Powerpack teams, Core TSs, Quality organization, R&A, etc.

• Planning/coordinating kick-off meetings with Powerpack, Core TS, Quality, R&A, etc.

• Tracking project status, ensuring required confirmations/validations are completed in timely fashion to support program milestones/gateways.

• Discuss/review project status during weekly TDRM forum.

• Define training needs for each CAE team member for the year and track progress in ensuring all corporate and IPTSE objectives are met

• Conduct performance review discussions for team members per Ford Performance + processes

• Maintain process discipline.

• Attend IPTSE staff and department meetings.

• Support various Tech Club forums/reviews (Durability, ESD, Cranktrain, Cylinder Head, etc.) on as needed basis.

• Hold regular team/section meetings to cascade pertinent organizational information to the CAE team.

• Participate in weekly IPTSE CAE TDRM. Promote participation, manage topics, follow ups, and drive the agenda.

• Collaborate with all supporting organizations/functions (ICE, EPD, R&A, Quality, etc.) to identify new and updated methodologies or tools that can further improve component/systems design.

• Maintain clear communication with IPTSE Functional teams and replicate best practices across IPTSE functions.

• Develop Core CAE Annual training plan and ensure training budget expenditure.

• Provide direction and support to engineers and obtain necessary resources to support issue resolution.

• Assist, coach and mentor at all levels of the organization.

• Ensure people processes are followed, delivered robustly and in a timely fashion.

• Track objectives progress, maintain employee profiles, conduct performance reviews and develop succession plan.

• Coordinate CAE departs purchased service budget via IPTSE Business Office

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• 7+ years of experience in a combination of CAE, design of engine components/systems, Calibration &/or related automotive background

• Good understanding of Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics

• Experience in using/applying CAE methods, tools, and software

• Familiarity/experience with CATIA, ABAQUS, FEMFAT, AVL Excite, Realis Valdyn, Hyperworks/Hypermesh, nCode, iSight, MATLAB

• Previous D&R experiences preferred

• Demonstrated leadership skill

• Demonstrated project management skill

• Good communication skill

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 job requires the person to work onsite full time from our Dearborn, MI office.

This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .

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.

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Requisition ID : 43703