Upper Steering Systems Design Release Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Product Engineering, Project Leadership, Design and Release Engineering, Chassis, Steering, Safety Critical Components, Failure Mode Avoidance, Statistical Data Analysis, GD&T, Ford Engineering Tools, Problem Solving Skills, CAD, Team Center, Communication Skills, Teamwork Skills, Independent Work

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Design & Release Engineer will deliver Upper Steering Systems (column, intermediate shaft, dash seal, shift lever) as part of the larger new model program team. - Review and sign-off supplier test reports. - Deliver program timing and cost, weight and quality targets. - Develop Failure Mode Avoidance and Reliability documentation. - Design, develop and package upper steering system and components. - Resolve design and package issues. - Prepare and present project milestone status reports. - Develop and analyze complex dimensional stack ups. - Ensure components and system meet specifications and requirements. - Support vehicle CAE, NVH, Dynamics and Safety teams as needed. - Perform vehicle build sign-offs. - Support vehicle launches and issue resolution. Requires travel to Ford and supplier assembly plants as needed. - Work with the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT), Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) and suppliers to track and improve warranty for your components. - Identify and implement cost saving ideas. - International and Domestic travel to supplier and Ford manufacturing sites 1-2 times per year for each supplier and Ford assembly plant. 3 years automotive product engineering experience. Project leadership. 5 years engineering experience. Prior experience as Ford Design and Release Engineer. Prior experience with chassis, steering or other safety critical components. Failure Mode Avoidance (DFMEA,PFMEA, P-diagram, Robustness & Reliability). Statistical Data Analysis/Minitab. GD&T and reading prints. Working knowledge of Ford engineering tools: WERS, FEDE, Teamcenter. Problem Solving Skills (8D, 5 Whys, DOE, Is/Is not tools). CAD (Catia). Team Center/3DX. Good written and oral communication skills. Good teamwork skills. Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

The Upper Steering Systems Design Release Engineer will design and develop upper steering systems and components while ensuring they meet specifications and quality targets. The role involves reviewing supplier test reports, resolving design issues, and preparing project milestone status reports.