Upper Steering Systems Design Release Engineer

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In this 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.

What youll do...

- 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.

Youll have...
Bachelor of engineering or similar.
3 years of steering systems experience in an automotive domain.

Even better you may have...
Master of engineering or similar.
5 years of steering systems experience in an automotive domain.
Project leadership.
Prior experience as Ford Design and Release Engineer.
Prior experience with chassis steering or other safety critical components.
Failure Mode Avoidance (DFMEA PFMEA P-diagram Robustness & Reliability).
Statistical Data Analysis/Minitab.
GD&T and reading prints.
Working knowledge of Ford engineering tools: WERS FEDE Teamcenter.
Problem Solving Skills (8D 5 Whys DOE Is/Is not tools).
CAD (Catia).
Team Center/3DX.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Good teamwork skills.
Able to work independently.

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!

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For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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