Front and Rear End System Design and Release Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • 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, an Exterior Systems D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts (Front and rear bumpers/fascias, grilles, GOR , AGS, AAD battery trays, wheel arch liners and underbody shields) under their responsibility for assigned program(s). The D&R engineer will lead early development and system feasibility with studio and program management team(s). The D&R engineer is responsible for continuous design efficiency which includes but is not limited to design improvements to quality, cost, and weight. The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts in compliance with Corporate, Local, and Global Regulatory Requirements, considering WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications), SDS (Systems Design specifications). The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts that meet Manufacturing and Assembly requirements and oversee incorporation at the Assembly Plant(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field or Other Qualifications
• 3+ year of experience in development of automotive body exterior systems in an engineering role.
• Experience with studio interface of Class “A” Parts.
• CAD experience with TCE / CATIA / 3DX. Parametric modeling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of craftsmanship expectations, and benchmarking.
• Knowledge of Exterior Systems and packaging requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead team to resolve complex packaging issues.
• English proficiency; fluid speaker with ability to negotiate and lead small team
• Technical communication skills (Presentations & Negotiations)
• Meeting/time management (Recurrence, Agenda, expected outcomes, time management, minutes)
• Microsoft Office Tools proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Knowledge of exterior systems commodity manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

• Proactive
• Self-motivated with Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Creative thinker capable of developing solutions
• Emotional Resilience
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Travel to part manufacturing sites and vehicle manufacturing sites (domestic and international)
• Travel for extended periods of time to support launch at Ford Assembly Plant(s) (domestic and international)
• Ensure D&R work is in compliance with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process)
• Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time
• Ensure D&R work is in compliance with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools)
• Development of ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) , EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA)
• Actively participate in Technical Design Reviews
• Release parts in BOM tool(s) and WERS through the product life cycle. Support Change Control Process.
• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly
• Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE Workbench)
• Leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.
• Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
• Participate in parts implementation/sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues.
• Oversee PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
• Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
• Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process
• Deliver by applying the Ford Performance +

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