Upper Steering Systems Design Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company•Dearborn, MI

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About The Position

Design & Release Engineer will deliver Upper Steering Systems (column, intermediate shaft, dash seal, shift lever) as part of the larger new model program team. The D&R Engineer will interface with the program and suppliers to deliver designs that meet packaging, timing, quality, cost, weight and performance targets. The D&R will report out project status to upper management at program milestone reviews, obtain approvals for changes and resolve issues when necessary. Design & Release Engineer responsible for Upper Steering Systems (column, intermediate shaft, dash seal, shift lever). Will interface with the program and suppliers to deliver designs that meet packaging, timing, quality, cost, weight and performance targets.

Responsibilities

Manage steering component suppliers.
Review and release 2D & 3D CAD.
Release program specific Engineering Specifications.
Review and sign-off supplier test reports.
Deliver program timing and cost, weight and quality targets.
Develop Failure Mode Avoidance and Reliability documentation.
Design, develop and package upper steering system and components.
Resolve design and package issues.
Prepare and present project milestone status reports.
Develop and analyze complex dimensional stack ups.
Ensure components and system meet specifications and requirements.
Support vehicle CAE, NVH, Dynamics and Safety teams as needed.
Perform vehicle build sign-offs.
Support vehicle launches and issue resolution. Requires travel to Ford and supplier assembly plants as needed.
Work with the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT), Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) and suppliers to track and improve warranty for your components.
Identify and implement cost saving ideas.
International and Domestic travel to supplier and Ford manufacturing sites 1-2 times per year for each supplier and Ford assembly plant.