Ford Motor Company

Component Design & Release Engineer – V6 Engine

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Design, develop and release valvetrain and cam drive subsystem and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
  • Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
  • Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
  • Lead Sub System CPMT activities.
  • Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).
  • Lead drawing release and changes.
  • Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg./assembly plants.
  • Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.
  • Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support programs and resolve quality issues, including travel both domestic and international when required.
  • WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, Concerns and SREA processing.
  • Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, FEDE, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, OPTEX, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
  • Create, complete, and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
  • Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution using a structured 8D documented approach.
  • Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
  • Lead/Support change control activities.
  • Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • 2+ years of valvetrain and/or cam drive component and system/subsystem D&R experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
  • Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
  • Strong problem solving skills and background.
  • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
  • Even better, you may have…
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Other component and Systems/Subsystems internal combustion engine D&R experience.
  • Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
  • Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of Ford Motor Company’s Global Product Development System and design release process
Benefits
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
valvetrain designcam drive designD&R experienceFMEAControl PlansDV/PV PlansGD&TDimensional ControlSix Sigmaproblem-solving tools
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem solvingcross-functional collaborationteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringMaster's degree in mechanical engineering