# Design and Release Engineer - Body Interior (Door Trim)

**Company**: Ford Motor Company
**Location**: Dearborn, MI
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $65,100-$109,300, $74,300-$124,500, $86,600-$144,900, $99,100-$166,200
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294

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## Description

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

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## Skills

### Required
- CAD
- CAE
- Six Sigma
- 8D issue resolution
- Engineering Design
- Technical Design Review

### Nice to have
- Master's degree in Engineering or similar discipline
- Strong 3D CAD knowledge
- Basic knowledge of materials properties
- Basic knowledge of production processes
- Understanding of craftsmanship and ergonomics principles
- Experience with Studio Development processes and appearance feasibility
- Effective Project Management skills
- Effective cross-functional communication

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