Quality/Design Release Engineer – High Time In Service Reliability

Ford Motor Company

Quality/Design Release Engineer managing powertrain component development and reliability for Ford vehicles. Leading quality projects and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams for design improvements.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead/support High Time in Service Quality Projects using Design for Six Sigma / 8D processes on aggressive timelines to support IPTSE’s warranty spend and failure rate reduction targets.
Responsibilities include evaluation of high warranty spend/failure rate subsystems and engine/vehicle applications with a focus on issues that contribute to > 12 MIS warranty and/or are design/physics related versus supplier quality/manufacturing defect related.
Projects will be expected to rapidly work through the Define, Characterize, Optimize and Verify phases of the DFSS process including root cause identification and verification, implementation of corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Ability to design, execute or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level to full powertrain/vehicle testing to identify root cause, replicate quality issues and validate fixes.
Identify and document lessons learned for knowledge preservation.
Lead new/forward model product development of the base engine sub system for new engine platforms.
Design, develop, and release components.
Lead/Support resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues as they arise.
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, included travel both domestic and international when required.
WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, concerns and notice processing.
Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in ME/EE/Material Science/Aerospace Engineering.
2+ years of experience leading projects.
2+ years of experience with internal combustion engines or after-treatment systems in one or more of the following areas: Design, Test, Controls, Calibration.
Even better, you may have... 6-Sigma green belt, black belt and Design for Six Sigma experience a plus.
Familiarity/experience with Strategic Problem Solving.
Familiarity/experience with Failure Mode Avoidance and Robustness and Reliability processes.
Familiarity with quality tools.
Knowledge of key engine/powertrain subsystems including base engine, cooling, airpath, fuel, after-treatment, etc.
Strong project management, problem solving and organization skills.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
Enjoys taking on new challenges, embraces learning and discovery.

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 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Design for Six Sigma8D processesroot cause analysisanalytical testingphysical testingcomponent designengine developmentproject managementquality toolsfailure mode avoidance

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem solvingorganizationteamworkcommunicationself-starteradaptabilityknowledge preservationmulti-taskingstrategic problem solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s of Science Degree6-Sigma green belt6-Sigma black belt