ADAS Design & Release Engineer

Ford•Dearborn, MI

9h•$68,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ford’s Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops software and algorithms for safety and driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, driver monitoring, and 360 camera systems. The ADAS Design & Release Engineer leads hardware and software application and vehicle integration work for ADAS sensors and systems across vehicle programs. The role leads component Design and Release activities under Ford’s Global Product Development System (GPDS), manages component quality and robustness documentation, supports sourcing and hardware releases, and coordinates with suppliers and cross-functional Ford teams. The engineer supports vehicle assembly, testing, validation, and launches; investigates issues and develops corrective actions; and ensures program deliverables are completed on time and to required quality standards. Prototype and vehicle-launch support may require travel. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work four or more days per week. The listed salary range is $68,000–$150,000, with final grade and salary based on candidate skills, experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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 cameras, radar, lidar, ultrasonic sensors, and domain controllers.
Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and component design principles for controlling packaging into vehicles.
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 quickly learn the job with mentoring and then self-lead Design and Release application work on programs.

Responsibilities

Lead Design and Release work for ADAS components under the Global Product Development System (GPDS) across vehicle programs.
Provide cost-efficient, quality parts on time and maintain ownership and governance of component-specific robustness and 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 examine 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 in determining appropriate assembly and testing processes.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with specifications and efficient critical decision-making.
Complete program work including BOM, integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff, 2-pagers, and AIMs.
Deliver program items on time and with high quality, including FEDEBOM, Global Integrator DRP, Packaging/Digital Buck, DPA Checks, WERS, FMA, subsystem/supplier work plans, DVP&R, and Engineering Sign-off.
Analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes.
Troubleshoot and develop solutions for hardware, software, and packaging issues found during validation and launch using problem-solving methods such as Is/Is Not, 3L5W, and fishbone analysis.
Support prototype and vehicle launches, including travel as needed.
Identify required validation, durability, and functional testing for each program’s change scope.
Support ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.
Support Total Vehicle Management activities.