Design & Release Engineer- Engine Design
- Dearborn, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
- Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
- Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.
- Plan, coordinate, execute and analyze verification testing to established targets.
- Direct and guide suppliers to ensure program objectives are met through effective CPMT meetings.
- Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements (design and process) and implement prevent reoccurrence.
- Lead / Support TVM cost reduction activities.
- Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent degree.
- 2+ years of experience with Powertrain engineering
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
- An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Prior Design and Release experience.
- Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
- Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D's, 3 legged 5 Why's, etc.)
- Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine
- Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
- Prior experience executing effective quality documentation (i.e. FMEA's, Control Plans, SCCAF's, etc.)
- Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
- Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.
- 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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