ADAS Design & Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

10h • $68,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The ADAS Design & Release Engineer is responsible for program application work for advanced driver assistance system sensors, leading hardware and software application and vehicle integration across multiple vehicle programs. The role supports technologies including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, driver monitoring, and 360 camera systems, with the goal of delivering safe, effective customer features.

The engineer leads component design and release activities through Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS), manages technical documentation and sourcing inputs, and coordinates with suppliers and cross-functional teams. The position also supports vehicle testing, validation, prototype and production launches, troubleshooting, warranty reduction, and program deliverables. It is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week; travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study.
• At least 1 year of experience in Design and Release of E/E components.
• At least 1 year of experience with automotive component or subsystem product development tools and processes.
• At least 1 year of CAD packaging experience.
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM for releasing engineering drawings and managing BOMs.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines, including engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, and Six Sigma.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and interact with others orally and in writing.
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field of study.
• At least 3 years of experience in Design and Release of E/E components.
• At least 3 years of experience with automotive component or subsystem product development tools and processes.
• At least 3 years of CAD packaging experience.
• Experience with ADAS technologies such as camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonic, or domain controller.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and component design principles for controlling vehicle packaging.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; self-motivated, proactive, eager to take responsibility, and able to deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to learn the job quickly with mentoring and then self-lead D&R application work on programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design and Release work for ADAS components under the GPDS process on various vehicle programs.
• Provide cost-efficient, quality parts on time and own and govern component-specific robustness quality documentation, including DFMEA, DVP&R, and SCAAF.
• Support sourcing, including investment, piece-price, and tooling-cost reviews, and prepare initial and final sourcing documents such as ESOW, engineering specifications, and system and component requirements.
• Manage and execute hardware releases for prototype, production, and service.
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to identify potential failure modes and develop prevention strategies.
• Conduct Technical Design Reviews and interface with Ford core activities and supplier engineering teams across software, hardware, and mechanical disciplines.
• Support the electrical distribution team by submitting E/E information, including Design Transmittals, specifications, and electrical diagrams.
• Support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and testing processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with specifications and enable efficient critical decision-making.
• Complete program work including BOM, integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff, 2-pagers, and AIMs; deliver items such as FEDEBOM, Global Integrator DRP, Packaging/Digital Buck, DPA Checks, WERS, FMA, subsystem and supplier work plans, DVP&R, and Engineering Sign-off on time and with high quality.
• Analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions to optimize processes and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions for hardware, software, and packaging issues identified during validation and launch, applying problem-solving methods such as Is/Is not, 3L5W, and fishbone analysis with subject-matter experts.
• Support prototype and vehicle launches, which may require travel.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional testing required for program changes.
• Support ongoing warranty reduction and improvement efforts.
• Support Total Vehicle Management activities.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Employee and family vehicle discount program and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level