Lead global Attributes for Total Vehicle Corrosion Protection, including program sign-off; Restricted Substance Management, Sustainable Materials and Vehicle Recycled Content. Verify environmental durability and compatibility, (heat, cold, UV, ozone, chemical, etc) for materials in intended applications. Define and manage commodity and subsystem-based material strategies. Deliver associated material specifications, supplier qualifications and critical CAE modelling material property data. Review engineering drawings for material and process content. Own fastener creation process and global fastener standards. Deliver high quality material, component and joint analyses and data to support GPDS milestone deliverables. Provide timely root cause analyses to expedite resolution of launch, manufacturing and field concerns Support characterization and development of new and emerging material, corrosion protection and fastener technologies. Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to regional METS activities (EU, APA, FSAO)Manage facilities and operations, (Central Lab and Building 4 Fastener Lab)Manage $18 M operating budget, (11) LL 6’s and ~75 employees. Lead Team #12 for Non-Product Capital Spending, approximately $1 M annually. Manage UAW salaried workforce; participate in UAW contract negotiations. You'll have... Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Sciences, Materials Engineering, or related field of study 10-15 years of professional experience in related field 5 years of experience in Leadership roles. Application experience and scientific understanding of materials used in automotive components. Scientific and application knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion management strategies. Experience with Quality Tools box (FMEA, DOE, 6-Sigma Tools)Experience with UAW contract implementation and UAW salaried employee management. Availability 24 x 7 to support critical issue resolution. Credible technical SME for global METS team. Scope includes all NA powertrain and vehicle programs, cradle (Pre-PS) to grave, (warranty and end of life disposal). Even better, you may have... Knowledge of assembly plant paint and sealing processes. Understanding of BIW and closure construction. Understanding of fastener joint development and tightening strategies. Fundamental understanding of component and assembly manufacturing operations. Fundamental understanding of automotive components, their interfaces, mechanical and environmental loads. Experience with problem solving methodologies and test plan development. Experience with laboratory management and analytical methods. Working knowledge of GPDS, i. Point, FEDE, Materials Specifications, Design Rules, CET - Ps, and FLT - Ms.