Restraints D&R Engineer - Steering Wheel & Driver Airbag at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design, Development, Validation, Restraints Systems, Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering Wheels, Regulatory Requirements, Simulation, Testing Methodologies, Program Management, Interpersonal Skills, Quality Management, Cost Management, Supplier Management, Customer Feedback Analysis

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for the assigned programs. Commodities include Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering wheels, Buckles, Height adjusters etc. Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks. Design parts to comply with Corporate, Regulatory and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. Translate Customer, Regulatory, and Product requirements into engineering targets. Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford's systems. Incorporation of new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants and leading discussions with involved parties including suppliers. Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues. Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent. 3+ years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities, preferably with steering wheel and driver airbag restraints. Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent. Preferred candidates should possess demonstrated experience in steering wheel design, including proficiency with studio interface tools. Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements including but not limited to FMVSS, IIHS, etc. Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems. Good program management skills with the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team. Sharp focus on Quality and Cost management Travel will be required to supplier design & testing locations as well as to manufacturing locations in the US, Mexico and Canada. 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 builder or 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 Year's Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1. This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities and components for assigned programs. Monitor the development of interfacing components for Ford vehicles and ensure compliance with various requirements.