Manage steering component suppliers.
Review and release 2D & 3D CAD.
Release program specific Engineering Specifications.
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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering.
3 years of chassis, steering or other safety critical components.
Master's in engineering (even better).
5 years engineering experience (even better).
Prior experience as Ford Design and Release Engineer (even better).
Prior experience with chassis, steering or other safety critical components (even better).
Failure Mode Avoidance (even better).
Statistical Data Analysis/Minitab (even better).
GD&T and reading prints (even better).
Working knowledge of Ford engineering tools: WERS, FEDE, Teamcenter (even better).
Problem Solving Skills (8D, 5 Whys, DOE, Is/Is not tools) (even better).
CAD (Catia) (even better).
Team Center (even better).
Good written and oral communication skills (even better).
Good teamwork (even better).
Able to work independently (even better).

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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

2D CAD3D CADEngineering SpecificationsFailure Mode AvoidanceStatistical Data AnalysisGD&TProblem SolvingDimensional Stack UpsVehicle Build Sign-offsChassis Design

Soft Skills

Problem Solving SkillsGood written communicationGood oral communicationTeamworkAbility to work independently

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringMaster's in engineering