Mechanical Steering Core Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 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... This position is for a core mechanical steering engineer who will support the development of steering systems that meet the highest quality and functional requirements. He/She will work on updating/maintaining core documents such as Requirements, Design Rules, Engineering Specifications, Guide Files, etc., as well as support D&R engineers on vehicle programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of steering experience (ideally lower steering).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Familiarity with Ford tools including FEDE, Teamcenter.
• Strong leadership skills – inherent self-starter, self-motivated and strong drive for results.
• Problem solving skills including 8D, 6 Sigma, 5-Why training.
• Strong failure mode avoidance skills and understanding in steering.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to travel and support Ford Motor Company final assembly plants and component supplier plants when required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lower steering mechanical engineers to improve/optimize RQTs, DRs, SCCAFs, and all FMA related documents (DFMEAs, boundary diagrams, P-diagrams, etc) and sign-off on any mechanical updates to these core documents.
• Be an active participant in tech clubs and Technical Design Reviews (TDRs).
• Provide consistency between upper and lower steering core documents.
• Be a resource for D&R engineers to review mechanical design changes, non-compliant test results, and potential deviations.
• Help enforce a rigid process for getting core document changes and any deviations approved through management.
• Work with D&R’s and suppliers to resolve certain design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
• Ensure documentation of design interfaces across commodity boundaries (upper steering to lower steering, upper steering to body, lower steering to suspension, lower steering to frame) is of high quality and robust by maintaining interface drawings and guide files.
• Support any stop ships and field service actions involving mechanical steering parts.
• Lead/support closure of all mechanical steering prevent recurrence through addressing systemic root cause with process or requirement updates.
• Ensure appropriate validation of requirements which include vehicle, system, sub-system including validation of interfaces with interfacing systems.
• Define appropriate Vehicle Validation and Verification test plans for mechanical steering technology to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
• Technical support for critical issue resolution for in-flight and new steering technologies including launch, Recall, Quality/Field Issues.
• Collaborate with other Steering Technical Experts and Supervisors to deliver world class Steering Systems.
• Coach, Mentor, and Train engineers.
• Support sourcing of REPAS on new programs.

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