Senior Design and Release Engineer
Dearborn, MI - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Design and Release Engineer
Location: Michigan
Duration: Long Term
Job Description:
- Perform Design & Release engineering activities at component and system level.
- Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.
- Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.
- Develop DVP&R for the system and components.
- Manage the new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.
- Create and maintain the detailed development work plans in support of program timing.
- Support and maintain engine BOM.
- Perform WERS release and participation in change control.
- Move multiple parts across various engine platforms to alternative suppliers.
- Focus includes but not limited to powertrain systems such as of base engine exhaust/after-treatment turbochargers/air induction thermal systems and fuel/ignition/evaporative emissions systems in addition to any other ICE powertrain systems.
- Own the engine sub-system design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter CATIA etc.).
- Approve drawings BOMs part numbers and configuration content.
- Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Ensure design change impacts to cost quality emissions and timing are evaluated and communicated.
- Lead Validation APQP & Launch Support
- Lead engine sub-system related APQP activities including DFMEA PFMEA SCAAFS Control Plans etc.
- Support DV/PV testing: durability thermal NVH performance and emissions.
- Coordinate prototype mule and pre-production engine builds.
- Support PPAP readiness and launch activities
- Ensure Quality Compliance & perform Risk Management
- Must be Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter).
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Automotive or related Engineering field.
- 6 years of internal combustion engine development experience.
- Prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of engine systems materials and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with APQP DFMEA PPAP and product launch support
- Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)
- Ford experience required.
Key Skills
- Editorial
- Academics
- Engineering
- Cruise
- Datawarehousing
- Fabrication