ADAS Core HW Quality/Warranty Lead - Ford Motor Company
Columbus, OH
About the Job
In this position...
The ADAS Core HW Quality/Warranty Lead will play a critical role in enhancing the upfront quality of ADAS core hardware components. This position involves leading internal testing initiatives as well as spearheading quality and warranty investigations to identify root causes and collaborate with engineering teams to implement effective solutions.
What you'll do…
As a member of our Core ADAS team, you will contribute and lead projects related to:
+ Organize and conduct internal testing, including HALT, to assess the reliability and durability of hardware components. Analyze test results to identify potential areas of improvement.
+ Lead internal investigations into quality and warranty issues, employing robust problem-solving techniques to determine true root causes.
+ Work closely with core engineers and system teams to develop and implement corrective actions for identified issues, ensuring alignment with overall product quality goals.
+ Develop and refine processes for quality assurance and recurrence prevention to drive continuous improvement in product performance and customer satisfaction.
+ Coordinate with other departments, such as manufacturing and customer service, to ensure a cohesive approach to quality management.
+ Collaborate with suppliers to enhance their warranty screening processes, ensuring they can effectively replicate field conditions and failures. This includes providing guidance and support to suppliers to improve their testing methodologies and diagnostic capabilities.
+ Occasional travel to Suppliers will be required as part of HW investigation and warranty return process reviews
+ Assess warranty data and returned parts to monitor trends and action any quality actions in the field for Core ADAS components.
You'll have…
+ Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
+ 5+ years of experience in Design, Release, and validation of E/E components
+ 2+ years of experience in Automotive Electrical / Electronic components module design/validation
+ 1+ year of experience in Failure Mode Avoidance analysis, Automotive E/E Requirements, EMC principals and Design Verifications.
Even better, you may have...
+ MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
+ Automotive Electronic Control Modules and Sensors Design and Development experience is a plus.
+ Be familiar with ED&T, ESOW, Attachment C/3, To4, 5D/8D processes.
+ Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with the other vehicle systems desired.
+ An expert at analyzing and resolving complex issues.
+ Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and champion issue resolution to get the job done.
+ Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as required.
+ Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
+ Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others), and then be able to self-lead the D&R Application work AV Sensing component/ modules on Programs.
+ Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles desired.
+ Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period.
+ CAD packaging experience and/or experience in CATIA and Team Center is a plus.
+ Ability to travel, as necessary.
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is 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 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.
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Requisition ID : 32229
The ADAS Core HW Quality/Warranty Lead will play a critical role in enhancing the upfront quality of ADAS core hardware components. This position involves leading internal testing initiatives as well as spearheading quality and warranty investigations to identify root causes and collaborate with engineering teams to implement effective solutions.
What you'll do…
As a member of our Core ADAS team, you will contribute and lead projects related to:
+ Organize and conduct internal testing, including HALT, to assess the reliability and durability of hardware components. Analyze test results to identify potential areas of improvement.
+ Lead internal investigations into quality and warranty issues, employing robust problem-solving techniques to determine true root causes.
+ Work closely with core engineers and system teams to develop and implement corrective actions for identified issues, ensuring alignment with overall product quality goals.
+ Develop and refine processes for quality assurance and recurrence prevention to drive continuous improvement in product performance and customer satisfaction.
+ Coordinate with other departments, such as manufacturing and customer service, to ensure a cohesive approach to quality management.
+ Collaborate with suppliers to enhance their warranty screening processes, ensuring they can effectively replicate field conditions and failures. This includes providing guidance and support to suppliers to improve their testing methodologies and diagnostic capabilities.
+ Occasional travel to Suppliers will be required as part of HW investigation and warranty return process reviews
+ Assess warranty data and returned parts to monitor trends and action any quality actions in the field for Core ADAS components.
You'll have…
+ Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
+ 5+ years of experience in Design, Release, and validation of E/E components
+ 2+ years of experience in Automotive Electrical / Electronic components module design/validation
+ 1+ year of experience in Failure Mode Avoidance analysis, Automotive E/E Requirements, EMC principals and Design Verifications.
Even better, you may have...
+ MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
+ Automotive Electronic Control Modules and Sensors Design and Development experience is a plus.
+ Be familiar with ED&T, ESOW, Attachment C/3, To4, 5D/8D processes.
+ Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with the other vehicle systems desired.
+ An expert at analyzing and resolving complex issues.
+ Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and champion issue resolution to get the job done.
+ Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as required.
+ Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
+ Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others), and then be able to self-lead the D&R Application work AV Sensing component/ modules on Programs.
+ Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles desired.
+ Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period.
+ CAD packaging experience and/or experience in CATIA and Team Center is a plus.
+ Ability to travel, as necessary.
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .
Visa sponsorship is 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 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.
#LI-Hybrid
Requisition ID : 32229
Source : Ford Motor Company
