Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) Design Release Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GPDS Process, Robustness Engineering Disciplines, Six Sigma, 8D, Engineering Statement of Work, Sourcing Process, Technical Design Review, Bill of Material, Validation Testing, Durability Testing, Functional Testing, Supplier Management, Proactive, Drive for Results, Change Control Process, Vehicle Dynamics

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Understand and apply GPDS process. Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance). Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and 8D. Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA). Follow the TDR process (Technical Design Review). Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Support the Change Control Process. 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, WCR & ES (DVP / FEDE). AIMS and VVT resolution (Launch issues resolution). Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level. Parts implementation/Sign-off in 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. Jointly with purchasing, identify potential suppliers to develop identified parts to be localized. Jointly with STA give technical assistance to supplier through the Supplier Engagement Process. Comply with objectives set during first quarter of the year. Interact with Vehicle Dynamics, Program teams, CAD, Suppliers, and Vehicle Engineering. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree. 2+ years of Chassis engineering design and release experience in an automotive domain. Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree. GPDS understanding. Robustness Engineering Disciplines. Proficient analysis capabilities. Change control process. One Ford mindset. Work under high stress, global situations. Supplier management. Proactive. Drive for results. 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 childcare 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

The Wheel, Tire & Jack Design Release Engineer will understand and apply the GPDS process while following Robustness Engineering Disciplines. They will release parts through the product life cycle and support the Change Control Process.