NA Interior Grain Specialist

Company : Ford

Job Description - NA Interior Grain Specialist

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In this position...

This position supports the open need for continued global technical support & growth expansion of Interior Systems Engineering to encompass a truly Global Core & Applications Engineering organization. The Interior Systems Team needs additional TS-level personnel to support Grain development and performance testing given the issues on multiple programs with scratch and mar and grain/gloss related appearance issues. This position will lead the cross functional process from selection of grain with color and materials and studio through robust signoff before Tool Kick off, follow through on timely graining of tools as well as root cause issues after parts are tooled. Additional needs for this position include supporting the development & implementation of Graining strategies on different materials, Key attributes and Quality, globally, to increase acumen, technical methodologies & design process as well as manufacturing-readiness process controls. This position will also provide expertise for design rule implementation, tool trials at tool shops and robust DOE methodology to optimize the part. These duties include alignment with Color and Materials and Studio, Materials and Tooling, Global Vendor Tooling, STA counterparts & Suppliers. This position develops and supports the global organization’s depth of knowledge for all Interior Systems Commodities and focused expertise for graining on all applicable materials.

What you'll do...

The Materials Performance and Grain Technical Specialist is a recognized technical expert who can interface with all levels of management and activities on updating standards, maintaining common practices with Color and Materials/Studio; Materials Engineering; Tooling and GVT.

Assist management in the identification, resolution and presentation of department technical strategies, objectives and issues.

The objective of the position is to provide a technical resource regarding Grain development to eliminate failure modes and drive efficiencies across all applicable materials.

Recommend grain designs to address failure modes related but not limited to scratch and mar, gloss changes (ghosting) grain appearance and quality.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that materials and designs meet performance requirements.

Drive latest advancements in Graining simulation, upfront testing and correlation to physicals.

Develop and maintain technical documentation.

Work with Color and Materials, Studio and experts in Materials and Tooling to ensure robust selection and validation of grains to support program timing.

Provide technical support to application teams globally, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to grain related issues.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Provide training, mentoring and consulting to department engineers, supervisors, and other Tech. Specialists.

You'll have...

Associates degree.

10 years’ experience in Interior Materials Performance.

6 years specifically in Grain Development, Testing and Validation.

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor of Science or similar degree.

Experience with and understanding of Materials, Tooling and Graining

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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/LL6SP1

This position is a range of salary grades LL6.

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. 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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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