Design and Release Engineer - Body Interior (Door Trim)

At Ford Motor Company, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. The Design and Release (D&R) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release, and implementation of Body Interior components and systems for assigned vehicle programs.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets, including meeting GPDS Program Milestone Deliverables.
• Understand and apply the GPDS (Global Product Development System) process.
• Comply with and establish/maintain Program Specific Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Quality History, P–Diagram, DFMEA, SCCAF, Boundary Diagram, Campaign Prevent, Reliability and Robustness Checklist, etc.) as required.
• Develop, lead, and maintain Program Specific ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work).
• Participate in the Sourcing or Re-sourcing Process (Lead To4 and To5, piece price and tooling cost reviews), and lead CPA package development.
• Support Studio Development at all stages (K1-K6) and identify Studio Surface for high-risk Fit and Finish Issues and appearance feasibility process.
• Conduct package studies and Lead development of Master Sections.
• Lead CAE Studies (Attachments, Robustness, etc.) and manage CAD model transfer to and from suppliers.
• Complete Engineering Design by FDJ and all Studio Surface Transfer by UPV2.
• Apply Six Sigma and 8D issue resolution methodologies.
• Lead component design reviews and follow the TDR process (Technical Design Review).
• Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS throughout the product life cycle.
• Audit and update the BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usages.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional tests required as per Engineering Requirements & ES (DVP / FEDEWB).
• Resolve DPA1 through 5, support (or lead as required) the PMT process.
• Lead parts implementation/Sign-off in the assembly plant and provide assistance with quality issues.
• Review and act upon PDLs (Product Design Letters) if affected.
• Support VQR, VRTs, and PVT as required.
• Jointly with STA (Supplier Technical Assistance), provide technical assistance to suppliers through the Supplier Engagement Process and PPAP completion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
• 3 years of experience with body Interior systems and components.
• 1 year of CAD experience.

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays