System Manager
Core
Lead the integration and program execution of Interior Systems (Seats, Restraints, Cockpit, Trim) for forward-model vehicle programs, driving progress toward cost, weight, timing, and quality targets.
Role type
Senior IC system manager (automotive interior systems)
Builds
Forward-model vehicles
Domain
Automotive product development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
System-level integration, cross-functional team leadership, program execution, cost/weight/timing/quality target management, stakeholder alignment, risk escalation, technical issue resolution, manufacturing readiness monitoring
Preferred skills
Forward-model vehicle program experience, Ford product development processes (PDP, FEDE, APQP, PPAP), system-level target management, global team coordination
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, TKO, BPR, FEDE
Responsibilities
Lead integrated Interior Systems view for assigned programs, own system-level metric tracking and reporting, prepare and lead status reporting for Business Performance Reviews, drive resolution of technical and packaging issues, guide system-level trade-offs, lead part-count reduction initiatives, coordinate delivery plans and production-tooled build dates, monitor APQP and PPAP status, support Matched Pair decisions, guide Design Release Engineers on component delivery
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
