Restraints Electronics Module Development Engineer

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In this position...
Product Development Engineer to support current and future Ford vehicle models responsible for the design and release and program application work for Passive Safety Electronics Restraints Control Module and Crash sensors. Closely work with full-service suppliers to release hardware software and calibration on time with highest quality.

What youll do...

• Responsible for the Design and Release and Program Application work for Passive Safety Electronics system.
• Stay in sync with Program cost weight quality performance and timing targets
• Ensure components are accurately packaged for each vehicle application
• Understand and apply Global Product Development System process
• Familiar with Ford processes (e.g. WERS IVS FEDE JFROG VSEM JIRA etc.)
• Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (e.g. Quality History P-Diagram FMEA etc.)
• Apply Six-Sigma 3L5W and 8D issue resolution processes
• Conduct Design Validation at the breadboard HIL bench simulation and in vehicle
• Sign off on Compliance Demonstration Plan and Report
• Support the Sourcing Process (e.g. investment piece price tooling cost reviews etc.)
• Follow the Technical Design Review process
• Release parts through the product life cycle
• Support Change Control meetings
• Audit and update Bill of Material with accurate part levels and usage for all builds and post Job 1
• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly
• Identify validation durability and functional test requirements
• Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at part level
• Parts implementation/sign-off in assembly plant and assistance with quality issues in all Milestones
• Review/manage program direction letter revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
• Support prototype and vehicle launch
• Provide technical assistance to supplier through the supplier engagement process
• Participate in core activities based on skills knowledge and desire

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in engineering

• 3 years of experience in automotive industry

• 1 year of experience with product development
  

Even better you may have...

• Strong understanding and application of engineering subject areas (e.g. engineering specifications design validation failure mode analysis 8D six sigma etc.)

• Highly motivated extremely proactive substantial attention to detail

• Excellent team skills

• Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others)

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others both oral and written

• Ability to work with many activities and champion issue resolution

• Knowledgeable in using AI tools software coding and analyzing

• Understanding of circuit design and worst-case circuit analysis

• Knowledgeable about signal transfer and mechanical-electrical interfaces

• Experience in Passive safety systems Event Data Recorder

• CAD packaging experience and/or experience in 3DX CATIA and Team Center

• Operational knowledge of desktop productivity and CAD software

• Detailed understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development process

• Familiar with CAN networking tools diagnostic protocols and trouble shooting

• Knowledgeable about safety targets deployable devices and safety functionality

• Understanding of production processes

• Understanding/experience with the design and development of automotive electrical features

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 and ranges from $99600-$166600.
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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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. #LI-Hybrid#LI-DP1