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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 life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! The D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. Look for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization. Design parts in order to comply with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer is also responsible of parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.
Job Responsibility
Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process)
Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time
Comply with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools)
Knowledge and application of six sigma and 8D (Green Belt)
Develop 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)
Develop Design Validation & Production Verification plans and manage validation testing to support Engineering Milestone signoffs
Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews
Release parts in AVBOM and WERS through the product life cycle
Support the Change Control Meeting
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 & ES
(DVP / eFDVS)
Leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation
Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level
Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones
PDL's revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required
Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process
Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors
Travel to VO & Supplier locations as required
Requirements
BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues using a data-driven approach
Familiarity with Engine Air and Exhaust components, materials, and their manufacturing processes is desired
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis
This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements
Strong organizational skills
Broad exposure to various material types (both steel and plastics)
Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known
Microsoft Office experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Experience with Catia V5 required
3DX / Catia V6 and Ford Team Center
Nice to have
Experience with Catia V5 required
3DX / Catia V6 and Ford Team Center
What we offer
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 Year's Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time