ADAS Design & Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company

ADAS engineer leading sensor design, hardware releases, and vehicle integration for Ford’s safety technology. Supporting validation, launches, and production across vehicle programs.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $68,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Design and Release processes for E/E components, with a strong focus on engineering specifications, failure mode analysis, and compliance with automotive industry standards. Proficient in utilizing CAD tools and PLM systems to manage BOMs and engineering documentation effectively.

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Design And Release Of E/E ComponentsAutomotive Component DevelopmentCAD Packaging ExperienceTeamcenter PLMFailure Mode Analysis

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Hard Skills

Engineering SpecificationsSystems EngineeringDesign Validation8D Problem SolvingSix SigmaGD&T (ASME Y14.5)ADAS TechnologiesComponent Design Principles

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkCollaborationLeadershipProject Management

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareTeamcenter PLM

Industry Keywords

ADASFailure Mode AvoidanceFunctional SafetyTotal Vehicle ManagementPrototype Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Design and Release work for ADAS components under the Global Product Development System process across vehicle programs
Provide cost-efficient, quality parts on time and maintain component robustness quality documentation, including DFMEA, DVP&R, and SCAAF
Support sourcing through investment, piece price, and tooling cost reviews and prepare sourcing documents
Manage and execute hardware releases for prototype, production, and service
Lead Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses
Conduct Technical Design Reviews with Ford core activities and supplier engineering teams
Submit E/E information including Design Transmittals, specifications, and electrical diagrams
Support Vehicle Operations in determining assembly and testing processes
Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure specification compliance and effective decision-making
Complete BOM, integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff, and other program deliverables
Analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions for hardware, software, and packaging issues
Support prototype and vehicle launches, including required travel
Identify required validation, durability, and functional testing
Support warranty reduction and improvement activities
Support Total Vehicle Management activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field of study
1+ years of experience in Design and Release of E/E components
1+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes
1+ years of CAD packaging experience
Experience with Teamcenter PLM for releasing engineering drawings and managing BOMs
Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines, including engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, and Six Sigma
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, orally and in writing
Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period
Ability to travel as necessary
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field of study (preferred)
3+ years of experience in Design and Release of E/E components (preferred)
3+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes (preferred)
3+ years of CAD packaging experience (preferred)
Experience with ADAS technologies such as camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonic, and domain controller (preferred)
Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and component design principles (preferred)
Strong teamwork, collaboration, leadership, communication, and project management skills (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time
Visa sponsorship is available