Switch Component Design and Release Engineer

Ford is seeking an experienced Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to join our team as a Switch Component Design and Release Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and releasing the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) used throughout the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release switch components for specific programs
• Work within a cross-functional team, including suppliers, program teams, studio, ergonomics, and purchasing
• Utilize core engineering documents and design rules to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D's, and other program-specific foundation documents
• Create component specifications, quality documents, and drawings with the FSS
• Conduct technical design reviews with component suppliers
• Support and generate development of functional specifications, engineering specifications, and diagnostic specifications
• Work closely with suppliers and quality groups to understand and improve R/1000, TGW concerns
• Ensure cost targets are met and cost-efficient products are achieved
• Design, develop, and release switch components aligned with Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS) process and milestone deliverables
• Lead component development, release, and component concerns resolution using Ford Product Development tools
• Attend and lead commodity PATs and support vehicle/program launches as needed
• Travel to support Ford assembly plants and supplier facilities, especially during program launch phases
• Continuously improve the D&R process by enhancing requirements based on lessons learned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in component design and release engineering, preferably in the automotive industry
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Experience working with large, diverse cross-functional teams
• Program/project and supplier management and negotiation experience
• Hands-on experience developing and reviewing DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D's, and other core engineering/quality documents
• Working knowledge of component specification creation, technical drawings, and quality documentation
• Experience conducting technical design reviews with suppliers
• Understanding of switch, electro-mechanical, or control module component design
• Knowledge of vehicle development processes and milestone-driven product development

Benefits

• 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
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time