Design and Release Engineer - Exterior Systems

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In this position... 
An Exterior Systems D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts (Fixed glass, Wipers and Washers, EV charge ports, Fuel doors, Leaf screens, Badging, Appliques, Spoilers, Running boards, Roof rails, etc.) under their responsibility for assigned program(s). The D&R engineer will lead early development and system feasibility with studio and program management team(s). The D&R engineer is responsible for continuous design efficiency which includes but is not limited to design improvements to quality, cost, and weight. The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts in compliance with Corporate, Local, and Global Regulatory Requirements, considering WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications), SDS (Systems Design specifications). The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts that meet Manufacturing and Assembly requirements and oversee incorporation at the Assembly Plant(s).

What you'll do...
Role will require travel to part manufacturing sites and vehicle manufacturing sites (domestic and international).
Role will require travel for extended periods of time to support launch at Ford Assembly Plant(s) (domestic and international).
D&R work requires to be in compliance with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process).
D&R expected to understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
D&R work requires to be in compliance with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools).
Role will require development of ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA).
D&R expected to actively participate in Technical Design Reviews.
D&R required to release parts in BOM tool(s) and WERS through the product life cycle. Support Change Control Process.
D&R required to audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
D&R required to be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly.
D&R required to identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE Workbench).
D&R required to leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.
D&R required to define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
D&R required to participate in parts implementation/sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues.
D&R required to oversee PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
D&R required to support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
D&R required to collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process.
D&R required to deliver by applying the Ford Performance +.

You'll have...
Bachelor's degree in engineering.
3+ years of experience in development of automotive body exterior/interior systems in an engineering role.
1 year of CAD experience.

Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in engineering.
Experience with studio interface of Class “A” Parts.
CAD experience with TCE / CATIA / 3DX. Parametric modeling experience preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred.
Knowledge of craftsmanship expectations, and benchmarking.
Knowledge of Exterior Systems and packaging requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead team to resolve complex packaging issues.
English proficiency; fluid speaker with ability to negotiate and lead small team.
Technical communication skills (Presentations & Negotiations).
Meeting/time management (Recurrence, Agenda, expected outcomes, time management, minutes).
Microsoft Office Tools proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point).
Knowledge of exterior systems commodity manufacturing processes.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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 $65,100-$109,300.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200. 

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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