Design & Release Engineer - Engine Components - (Cooling/Miscellaneous)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position… This position is for an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Design and Release(D&R) Engineer on the Inline Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities associated with engine components on current and forward model applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with Powertrain engineering
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Prior Design and Release experience.
• Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
• Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
• Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine
• Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
• Prior experience executing effective quality documentation (i.e. FMEA’s, Control Plans, SCCAF’s, etc.)
• Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
• Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, execute and analyze verification testing to established targets.
• Direct and guide suppliers to ensure program objectives are met through effective CPMT meetings.
• Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements (design and process) and implement prevent reoccurrence.
• Lead / Support TVM cost reduction activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees