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In this position...
This position is for a CPMT/Systems Leader role on; Fords 7.3L Godzilla engine program. The specific areas / sub-systems of responsibility would be within the base engine / long block and would be defined at the point of employment and joining the base engine team based on the successful candidate’s skill set and experience couple with the skill set of the existing team. Examples of the ‘base engine’ / long block sub-systems are; Cyl Block, heads, PCV, EGR, Sealing, Covers, Valvetrain, VCT’s, Cam Drive, Piston and Rod, Rotating system, Oil pump & Lubrication, Engine bearings, Etc. Example of ‘Systems’ role would include interface to Truck Program Teams and coordination of the component interactions internal and external.
What you'll do...
Design, develop, and release components
Lead/Support resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues as they arise
Lead new/forward model product development of the base engine sub system for new engine platforms
Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation
Lead Sub System CPMT activities.
Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).
Lead drawing release and changes.
Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg/assembly plants.
Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.
Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support programs and resolve quality issues, included travel both domestic and international when required.
WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, concerns and notice processing.
Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
Establish and document engine attributes for successful vehicle integration and confirming hardware unit program milestone achievement.
Manage the vehicle interface communication and integration delivery of the ‘Engine-as-Shipped’ and ‘Engine-as-Installed’ part releases.
Coordinate overall engine & powerpack quality metric achievement.