EDS Clips & Retainer Design and Release Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Design and Release Engineering, Electrical Distribution Systems, Plastic Materials, Injection Molding, Tooling Processes, Failure Analysis, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Six Sigma, DFMEA, DVP&R, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Leadership

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

As the EDS Clips & Retainers SME, you will be empowered to own and influence the entire component lifecycle. You will: Own the Global Component Strategy: Lead the end-to-end design, development, validation, and release of all EDS clips and retainers, ensuring they meet Ford's rigorous targets for quality, cost, weight, and performance. Lead and Mentor Supplier Partners: Act as the primary technical leader for our global component suppliers. You will direct their design activities, manage program timelines, troubleshoot complex issues, and hold them accountable for delivering excellence. Serve as the In-House Authority: Be the go-to expert for internal EDS, Vehicle Assembly, and Purchasing teams on plastic materials, injection molding, tooling processes, and failure analysis. Your guidance will be critical to successful vehicle launches. Drive Industry-Wide Innovation: Represent Ford and collaborate with industry groups like the USCAR consortium to develop and align on the next generation of component requirements, shaping standards for the entire North American automotive industry. Champion Engineering Excellence: Rigorously apply robust design principles (DFMEA, DVP&R, Root Cause Analysis) to solve tough technical challenges, prevent failures, and continuously improve component and system robustness. Deliver Business Impact: Identify and execute Total Value Management (TVM) actions and drive a global commonality strategy for components to deliver significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency, supply chain simplicity, and cost savings. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 3+ years of professional experience in a Design and Release (D&R) engineering role. Demonstrated experience with Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) and related components (e.g., clips, retainers, fasteners, connectors). Proven experience acting as a primary technical liaison or manager for external suppliers. Deep technical knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding processes, and fastener design. Hands-on experience with vehicle assembly or EDS supplier manufacturing processes. Strong project management skills with a track record of leading cross-functional teams. Exceptional problem-solving skills and a disciplined approach to failure mode avoidance (FMA). Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification. A high degree of personal motivation, leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, validation, and release of EDS clips and retainers while ensuring they meet quality, cost, weight, and performance targets. Act as the primary technical leader for global component suppliers and provide expertise to internal teams on relevant materials and processes.