Design and Release Engineer-Brake Controls Hardware

Ford • Livonia, MI

6d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position, Ford Motor Company is looking for a Design and Release Engineer for Brake Controls Hardware. This position can have global responsibility of multiple vehicle lines. Based in Livonia, Michigan, responsibilities include the design and package of components, overall system performance, cost and quality. Brake Controls hardware includes Anti-lock Brake Modules, Electronic Stability Control Modules, and Electronic Brake Boosters. As part of a safety system, the design and release engineer must also complete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) documentation and compliance. The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements. The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem. The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 4 years of design or development experience in chassis or powertrain controls.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Experience with FMEA and related Failure Mode Avoidance processes.
• Familiarity with vehicle network communication (CAN).
• Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to troubleshoot & fix vehicle problems.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation.
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period
• Familiarity with Computer added design systems - TeamCenter / 3DX.
• Experience with complex system analysis tools & methods.
• Experience with Problem Solving Methods.
• Experience with Software and Electrical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and release brake control modules, and brackets -- fully own all deliverables associated with your systems.
• Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process.
• Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.
• Work with chassis controls foundation team to establish requirements for advanced brake control systems and emerging new technologies.
• Work with other functional areas within Ford (Electrical, Powertrain, and Vehicle Program teams) to ensure that all vehicle interfaces are defined and supported.
• Support vehicle testing, rig testing, and Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations to demonstrate system functionality.
• Manage system quality, cost and timing to ensure high-quality program deliverables.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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