Reliability Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Reliability Engineer improving Ford’s vehicles through warranty analysis, suspension testing, and quality improvement projects. Managing root-cause investigations, corrective actions, CAD/BOM releases, and senior-management reporting.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) processes and warranty analysis to enhance automotive chassis product reliability. Proficient in CAD, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive quality improvements and cost reductions.

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Design For Six Sigma (DFSS)Warranty AnalysisCAD ExperienceProject ManagementSupplier Management

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Hard Skills

Reliability EngineeringAutomotive Chassis DesignPhysical TestingData AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisChange ManagementDraft-Angle AnalysisUndercut DetectionMinimum Bend-Radius ValidationClearance Checks

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareWarranty ToolsData Release SystemsManagement Presentation Tools

Industry Keywords

High Time in Service (HTIS)Chassis Systems EngineeringVehicle IntegrationBattery Electric VehicleManufacturing Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support High Time in Service quality projects using Design for Six Sigma / 8D processes to reduce suspension warranty spend and failure rates
Evaluate high-warranty-spend and high-failure-rate subsystems and engine/vehicle applications, focusing on issues contributing to over 12 MIS warranty and design/physics-related issues
Execute Define, Characterize, Optimize, and Verify phases of the DFSS process
Identify and verify root causes, implement interim and permanent corrective actions, perform read-across, and prevent recurrence
Analyze warranty data and trends, conduct part-return analysis, and use physical understanding of suspension systems to identify corrective actions
Develop relationships with dealerships and fleets to identify and resolve HTIS quality issues
Design, execute, or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level through full-vehicle testing
Document lessons learned for knowledge preservation
Analyze repair-cost variation and identify lower-cost repair opportunities
Review and trial more efficient service procedures for field implementation
Work with Ford Customer Service Department to implement tools supporting lower-cost repairs
Lead engineering projects across suspension systems and vehicle lines contributing to yearly objectives
Assess warranty tools and identify lower-cost repair opportunities
Initiate appropriate teams and work plans for identified opportunities
Present project status and results frequently to senior management
Interface with quality, powerpack, core engineers, and technical specialists
Maintain project documentation including 1-pagers, 6-panels, 8D reports, and management summaries
Lead and attend team meetings
Support cross-functional groups in identifying reliability challenges and tracking reliability through product launch
Manage product-release CAD and BOM structures, supplier data integration, CAD studies, version control, data release, and change management
Perform CAD feasibility analyses including draft-angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend-radius validation, and clearance checks

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent
1+ years of experience in reliability focused on automotive chassis product design
1 year of CAD experience
Hands-on product testing experience preferred
Battery Electric Vehicle experience preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred
Experience in design and release preferred
Suspension experience preferred but not required
Additional experience in Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and/or Vehicle Engineering is a plus
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several complex tasks simultaneously
Ability to develop clear working-level documents and management presentations
Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
Ability and willingness to travel to Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations
Demonstrated supplier management, launch, and global program delivery experience
Technical understanding and leadership experience
Leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management
Hands-on experience with CAD, release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, and documenting evidence supporting requirements and design rules
Passion for zero defects and customer satisfaction, high energy, drive for results, and openness to learning
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
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 available