Responsibilities: Manage potential safety, regulatory compliance, and high-impact quality concern investigations Lead and guide the preparation of problem-solving and business case documents for internal reviews (i.e., 8D, FMEA, 3-legged 5 whys, etc.) Collaborate with, coach, and critique presentation materials prepared by product development, manufacturing, supplier, and quality team members for internal reviews Engage and provide direction as needed to assembly plant and engineering teams for issues necessitating the resolution of vehicle concerns before they are released for shipment Work with safety, legal counsel, purchasing, manufacturing, and service activities within the company in orchestrating recalls based on established corporate procedures Work with fleet service engineering for early warning of potential safety or high-impact quality concerns

Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus 3-5 years of engineering design and release, manufacturing, or STA experience Black Belt experience is greatly helpful Understanding of linkages between Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), design and Product Verification Plans, and Engineering Specifications and their application to components/sub systems/systems Prior automotive plant or launch experience beneficial, but not mandatory Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required Ability to work on-site at our Dearborn MI location

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You will lead core design work for ADAS components per the Global Product Development System process on various vehicle programs. Your responsibilities will include providing cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining ownership and governance of component-specific robustness quality documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, SCCAF, etc.).

You will also lead the Sourcing Process, including investment, piece price, and tooling cost reviews, and prepare initial and final sourcing documents including ESOW, Engineering Specifications, System and Component Requirements. Additionally, you will manage and execute software technical design reviews and releases for prototype, production, and service.

You will lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies. You will conduct Technical Design Reviews, interfacing with Ford application activities and supplier engineering (software, hardware, mechanical, etc.).

You will lead in the creation and signoff of E/E information like WCCA, Device Transmittals, Specifications, and Electrical Schematics. You will support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and testing processes.

You will interface with other engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and management to ensure compliance with required specifications and efficient critical decision-making. You will support program-related work such as Bill of Materials (BOM), integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff, 2-pagers, AIMs, FMA, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, DVP&R, and Engineering Sign-off.

You will analyse data, identify root causes of issues, and develop corrective actions to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes. You will drive troubleshooting and development of solutions for Hardware, Software, and packaging issues found during validation and launch using problem-solving best practices (8D, Is/Is not, 3L5W, fishbones, etc.).

You will support prototype builds and vehicle launch, which may require travel. You will identify validation, durability, and functional testing required for a given program’s change scope. You will support ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.

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Join a dynamic and vibrant team of suspension engineers with a passion for delivering excellence. Have a direct impact on vehicle attributes (ride, handling, and NVH). Engage with multiple cross-functional teams (Body, CSE, Veh Eng, VO, Foundation).

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient suspension components and systems
• Collaborate with Ford Purchasing in the sourcing of new suspension components/systems, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective
• Deliver all program milestone requirements, especially in-plant dates, on time and with quality ensuring documentation is stored in the appropriate location per the records management process and parts are appropriately marked per the prototype or production material process
• Manage changes to parts/systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified
• Apply engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Requirements, Design Rules, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans and SCCAF
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components including attaching hardware and joint design
• Manage multiple suppliers and support Supplier Technical Assistance engineers in delivering production parts with quality. This would entail on-site visits with the suppliers to review their processes
• Guide validation of suspension components/systems, reviewing test loads, set-ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing at the vehicle, system, and component levels and reporting requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment
• Lead Technical Design Reviews for each component/system at required milestones as well as multiple management reviews (Suspension Design Review, Suspension Significant Issues, Chief Engineering Matters Meeting, etc.)
• Engage with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Engineering (Vehicle Dynamics and NVH), Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Vehicle Operations, and the Plant Vehicle Team to deliver robust suspension components and systems to final production that meet vehicle level performance requirements
• Be on-site at the Ford manufacturing facility in support of pre-production builds and resolution of any issues that arise as production ramps up
• Participate in Suspension Tech Clubs and the Foundation Design Review to influence requirements and design rule modifications and additions as well as to learn about new technologies and processes
• Maintain quality of product once in production by supporting warranty reviews and working to ensure quality goals are achieved post Job 1

Qualifications:

• Minimum:

+ BS in Engineering + 6+ months of engineering experience including internships and coursework

• Even better, if you have:

+ 2+ years of experience in design and release + Experience in suspension preferred but not required. Additional experience in Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and/or Vehicle Engineering is a plus + Demonstrated experience of effective supplier management, launch, and global program delivery + Demonstrated ability for technical understanding and leadership + Demonstrated leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management + Hands-on experience with CAD, release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, documenting evidence in support of requirements and design rules + Passion for zero defects, passion for customer, high energy, drive for results, and openness to learning

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work-life that works for you, including:

• 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

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $63,480-$106,680. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-$162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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