Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) Design Release Engineer

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In this position...
The Wheel Tire & Jack (WTJ) D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design develop validate and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. The WTJ D&R is also responsible to look for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization. The WTJ D&R engineer is responsible to design parts in order to comply with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements) ES/FS (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer is also responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.

What youll do...

• Understand and apply GPDS process.
• Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance).
• Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and 8D.
• Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SA ED&T review piece and tooling cost review and CPA).
• Follow the TDR process (Technical Design Review).
• Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle.
• Support the Change Control Process.
• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly.
• Identify validation durability and functional test required as per SDS WCR & ES (DVP / FEDE).
• AIMS and VVT resolution (Launch issues resolution).
• Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
• Parts implementation/Sign-off in assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones.
• PDLs revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
• Support VQRs VRTs and PVT as required.
• Jointly with purchasing identify potential suppliers to develop identified parts to be localized.
• Jointly with STA give technical assistance to supplier through the Supplier Engagement Process.
• Comply with objectives set during first quarter of the year.
• Interact with Vehicle Dynamics Program teams CAD Suppliers and Vehicle Engineering.

Youll have...
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or related degree.
2 years of Chassis engineering design and release experience in an automotive domain.

Even better you may have...
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Knowledge on materials properties.
Knowledge on production processes.
GPDS understanding.
Robustness Engineering Disciplines.
Proficient analysis capabilities.
Vision and knowledge of automotive industry environment.
Basic 3D CAD knowledge.
Change control process.
One Ford mindset.
Work under high stress global situations.
Supplier management.
Proactive.
Drive for results.

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 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 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 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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