Exhaust Hot End Systems Design & Release Engineer

This position is for an experienced Hot End Exhaust Design and Release (D&R) Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities coordination of supplier deliverables and quality/warranty issue resolution associated with hot end exhaust systems/subsystems on current and forward model applications.

• Lead new/forward model product development of exhaust systems and subsystems in accordance with corporate product development systems deliverables and milestones for NA and global programs.
• Design develop validate and release hot end exhaust systems.
• Lead/Support resolution of all design manufacturing program and launch issues.
• Lead supplier APQP and development activities.
• Support all program meetings (Design Reviews Change Control AIMS Milestone Status Launch Readiness Etc.)
• Interface with internal (PD STA NVH VO VOME Purchasing Etc.) customers and external suppliers/subsuppliers.
• Coordinate supplier prototype builds to ensure successful build events.
• Management and reporting of required program activities in applicable systems and applications.
• Create complete and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution.
• Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
• Lead/Support cost and change control activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/SubSupplier sites for issue resolution quality assessments and build support.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; BSME preferred.
• 5 Years of more of Exhaust System/Subsystem D&R Experience required.
• Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Experience with Ford internal PD systems (GPDS FEDE WERS AIMS SREA Teamcenter Etc.) and MS Office Applications preferred
• Knowledge of FMEAs Control Plans and DV/PV Plans.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC Statistics Etc.)
• Basic knowledge of NVH Materials Durability and Manufacturing (Stamping Bending Welding) processes.
• Strong Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong problemsolving skills and background.
• Ability to prepare and present information to all levels of management.
• Highly motivated selfstarter with ability to selfmanage and generate/prioritize workload.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LIHybrid #LIKH2