Steering System Design and Release Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

102d

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! Design and release engineers assume a major role in the product development organization - we are responsible for developing systems and components for multiple programs and delivering them with quality. We are charged with meeting and exceeding both our internal and external customer expectations with regard to fit, function, and finance. In this position… You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of mechanical steering components, ensuring all designs meet cost, weight, and functional targets. You will lead the implementation of functional and durability requirements, conduct FMEAs, and manage supplier activities to meet program milestones. Additional responsibilities include authoring engineering specifications, executing validation test plans, leading issue investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal system performance and vehicle integration.

Requirements

• Minimum BS Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related discipline
• 5+ Years - Prior Design and release experience in automotive Chassis Systems with proven track record of successful program delivery
• 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in a project management capacity, with responsibility for delivering project milestones on schedule
• 2 years experience leading the full cycle of a formal problem-solving methodology (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) from problem definition to root cause identification and implementation of permanent corrective actions

Nice To Haves

• Preferred MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related
• Experience applying Systems Engineering
• Familiarity with fault management & diagnostic strategies of Electronic Power Steering Systems (EPS)
• Troubleshooting experience with mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with Vector CANAPE and CANalyzer
• Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink
• Familiarity with CAN communication and databases
• Effective written and verbal communications and project management skills
• Proven ability to integrate into and contribute effectively within a highly collaborative, multi-functional environment, working alongside teams such as engineering, manufacturing, and quality to deliver results
• Demonstrated leadership skills, passion for problem solving, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Leads delivery of new mechanical Steering component designs including, cost, quality, weight, and functional requirements
• Ensures on-time delivery of all Engineering deliverables per Ford's Global Product Development System
• Utilizes the design space in its entirety to deliver Steering sub-system and component designs that are optimized/efficient, utilize common components where appropriate, and are compatible with mating and adjacent systems
• Leads Functional/Durability Requirement implementation, validation, and vehicle integration of Power Steering Systems with a focus on ensuring overall safe system/vehicle operation
• Conducts/Leads design reviews and analysis including system functionality, mechanical hardware reviews, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis reviews (FMEA)
• Manages steering supplier to achieve program milestone deliverables for the overall system function
• Ensures manufacturing processes conform to Ford standards and known best practices
• Authors and publishes component/system engineering specifications
• Develops and executes validation test plans and evaluates results to track conformance to part specification
• Manages cross functional teams to implement permanent corrective actions as well as immediate containment for all issues
• Generates executive summaries, technical proposals, reports, and presentations for status reviews
• Reviews existing benchmarking data and obtains new data as required to assure best possible new designs
• Executes running changes via Engineering Change Request (CR) and reviews/approves relevant Supplier Requests for Engineering Approval (SREA)
• Interfaces with VO as partners to ensure design for assembly
• Resolves durability issues
• Resolves quality issues
• Conducts vehicle level testing for system validation
• Leads issue investigations including vehicle data collection and root cause analysis
• Collaborates with Vehicle Engineering and Driver Assistance Feature Engineers to ensure optimal steering and feature 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 childcare 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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree