Design Release Engineer
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5years
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Job Description
Job Title: Design and Release Engineer
Location: Metro Detroit
Employment Type: Contract (Consulting)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Design and Release Engineer (DRE) with a strong background and experience with Ford Systems. This individual will be instrumental in relieving current design bottlenecks and accelerating development timelines across multiple vehicle systems. The ideal candidate brings crossfunctional design experience spanning structural electrical mechanical and chassis components and can step into various programs with minimal rampup time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design development and release of a range of vehicle components ensuring compliance and specifications.
- Work with systems including but not limited to: body structures frames chassis systems electrical hardware/brackets interior/exterior trim HVAC components and mounting assemblies.
- Drive timely component release in alignment with GPDS WERS AVBOM and other Fordspecific tools and standards.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Product Engineering Manufacturing Purchasing and Validation to deliver manufactured costeffective solutions.
- Apply broad engineering knowledge to resolve issues across multiple domains contributing to both earlyphase concept and latephase launch activities.
- Support quality and validation processes through DFMEA DVP&R and root cause analysis efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in mechanical Electrical or Automotive Engineering (master s preferred).
- 5 years of experience or background as a DRE supporting Ford vehicle programs.
- Proven background across multiple component categories such as body chassis electrical and/or interior systems.
- Proficient in CAD tools (CATIA NX or equivalent) with experience in Ford release systems (WERS eFDVS Teamcenter).
- Agile and selfdriven with the ability to contribute across diverse product segments and quickly integrate into new teams.
Lead the design, development, and release of a range of vehicle components, ensuring compliance and specifications. Work with systems including, but not limited to: body structures, frames, chassis systems, electrical hardware/brackets, interior/exterior trim, HVAC components, and mounting assemblies. Drive timely component release in alignment with GPDS, WERS, AVBOM, and other Ford-specific tools and standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Validation to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective solutions. Apply broad engineering knowledge to resolve issues across multiple domains, contributing to both early-phase concept and late-phase launch activities. Support quality and validation processes through DFMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis efforts. ________________________________________ Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (master s preferred). 5+ years of experience or background as a DRE supporting Ford vehicle programs. Proven background across multiple component categories such as body, chassis, electrical, and/or interior systems. Proficient in CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or equivalent), with experience in Ford release systems (WERS, eFDVS, Teamcenter). Agile and self-driven, with the ability to contribute across diverse product segments and quickly integrate into new teams.
Employment Type
Full Time
