Seat Structure Product Development Engineer

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In this position...

The Seat Structure Engineer is responsible for the design and release of seat components and/or systems to meet vehicle program requirements. Focus is on delivery of key program milestones engineering deliverables cost weight and quality. This includes delivery of all engineering requirements (DFMEA Verification Testing Prototype Tooling & Parts Launch etc) according to the content of the assigned programs.

The Seats Structure Engineer interacts with multiple activities (Program Team CAE/CAD Finance Purchasing VO STA Suppliers and others) to complete the development of a program from Technology Strategy Confirmed (TSC) milestone to Job 1 (J1). Current model cost and quality deliverables as well as some core engineering elements are included in the position responsibilities.

What youll do...

• Lead Design Release Validation and Launch of seat components and/or systems for new model vehicle programs.
• Will be responsible for all phases of engineering and integration - design concept production release validation product launch.
• Lead full-service suppliers in engineering package and assembly feasibility for responsible components on time and within cost and weight targets to meet performance objectives.
• Manage supplier design development to support all Engineering Production Tool Kick-off and Build Milestones on time.

• Provide on-site support for all prototype and pre-production build phases.

• Manage Engineering sourcing deliverables with Purchasing Finance and Suppliers (Statement of Work (ESOW) Engineering Concepts (EC) Bill of material (FEDEBOM)).
• Validate designs through the Ford design validation process resolving all issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to corporate and department cost reduction (TVM) and quality objectives.

Youll have...

Minimum

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field required

• 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.

• Knowledge of the full product development cycle including launch experience in at least one vehicle.

• Strong understanding and experience with fundamental engineering tools and processes such as DFMEA CAE CAD GD&T.
• Experience in manufacturing processes (injection molding metal stamping foam pouring trim development welding mechanical fastening) and CAE analysis.

• English advanced proficiency required. Ability to lead and maintain fluid conversations.

• Proficient communication and presentation skills required. Ability to communicate ideas concisely and effectively in verbal and written form and to all levels of the organization.

• Advanced people skills required. Ability to get solutions and/or recommendations for issues aligned with cross functional teams and willingness to take accountability of the issue during early stages of resolution. Ability to build effective teams and work relationships.

• Project management skills required. Ability to create and execute timing plans to ensure product delivery. Create and maintain issue resolution trackers to make sure the plans are followed.

• Ability to identify and resolve system problems or issues and make decisions based on data. Experience with problem solving tools such as 8D root cause analysis etc.

• Must be willing to travel as required in support of the program deliverables (studio collaboration testing prototyping launch).

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Product engineering or Design and Release of Seat Structure experience/background preferred.

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.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8 and ranges from $84480 - 162120.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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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