Product Development Engineer - Front and Rear End Systems

Ford • Dearborn, MI

8h • Hybrid

About The 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 or foreign equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Role is Hybrid requiring minimum four (4) days in the office
• Role will require travel to part manufacturing sites and vehicle manufacturing sites (domestic and international)
• Role will require travel for extended periods of time to support launch at Ford Assembly Plant(s) (domestic and international)
• D&R work requires to be in compliance with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process)
• D&R expected to understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
• D&R work requires to be in compliance with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools)
• Role will require 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)
• D&R expected to actively participate in Technical Design Reviews
• D&R required to release parts in BOM tool(s) and WERS through the product life cycle. Support Change Control Process.
• D&R requires to audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
• D&R is required to be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly
• D&R required to identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE Workbench)
• D&R required to leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.
• D&R is required to define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
• D&R required to participate in parts implementation/sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues.
• D&R required to oversee PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
• D&R is required to support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
• D&R is required to collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process
• D&R required to 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees