Product Development Engineer Front and Rear End Systems

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

An Exterior Systems D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design develop validate and release parts (Front and rear bumpers/fascias grilles GOR AGS AAD battery trays wheel arch liners and underbody shields) under their responsibility for assigned program(s). The D&R engineer will leadearly development and system feasibility with studio and program management team(s).

The D&R engineer is responsible for continuous design efficiency which includes but is not limited to design improvements to quality cost and weight. The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts in compliance with Corporate Local and Global Regulatory Requirements considering WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements) ES (Engineering Specifications) SDS (Systems Design specifications). The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts that meet Manufacturing and Assembly requirements and oversee incorporation at the Assembly Plant(s).

What youll do...

• Role is Hybrid requiring minimum four (4) days in the office

• Role will require travel to part manufacturing sites and vehicle manufacturing sites (domestic and international)

• Role will require travel for extended periods of time to support launch at Ford Assembly Plant(s) (domestic and international)

• D&R work requires to be in compliance with Program cost weight quality performance and timing targets (Waterfall process)

• D&R expected to understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.

• D&R work requires to be in compliance with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools)

• Role will require development of ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA ED&T review piece and tooling cost review and CPA)

• D&R expected to actively participate in Technical Design Reviews

• D&R required to release parts in BOM tool(s) and WERS through the product life cycle. Support Change Control Process.

• D&R requires to audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.

• D&R is required to be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly

• D&R required to identify validation durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE Workbench)

• D&R required to leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.

• D&R is required to define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.

• D&R required to participate in parts implementation/sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues.

• D&R required to oversee PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected

• D&R is required to support VQRs VRTs and PVT as required.

• D&R is required to collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process

• D&R required to deliver by applying the Ford Performance

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors or foreign equivalent degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering electronics engineering or a related field

• 3 year of experience in development of automotive body exterior systems in an engineering role.

• Experience with studio interface of Class A Parts.

• CAD experience with TCE / CATIA / 3DX. Parametric modeling experience preferred.

• Knowledge of craftsmanship expectations and benchmarking.

• Knowledge of Exterior Systems and packaging requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead team to resolve complex packaging issues.

• English proficiency; fluid speaker with ability to negotiate and lead small team

• Technical communication skills (Presentations & Negotiations)

• Meeting/time management (Recurrence Agenda expected outcomes time management minutes)

• Microsoft Office Tools proficiency (Word Excel Outlook and Power Point)

• Knowledge of exterior systems commodity manufacturing processes

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred

• Self-motivated with Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Creative thinker capable of developing solutions

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 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.

This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $86600 - $166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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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