Restraints DnR Engineer

The Restraints D&R Engineer is responsible for designing, releasing, and managing the cost of restraints components and systems for new and current vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs.
• Manage cost targets along with performance targets.
• Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components for Ford vehicles.
• Design parts to comply with Corporate, Regulatory, and Local Requirements.
• Translate Customer, Regulatory, and Product requirements into engineering targets.
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback.
• Incorporate new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants.
• Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.
• Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent.
• Masters Degree in similar fields preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities.
• Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements.
• Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.
• Good program management skills with the ability to manage a number of assignments simultaneously.
• Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Significant problem-solving skills demonstrated previously.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Assembly operations.
• Travel will be required to supplier design & testing locations as well as to manufacturing locations in the US, Mexico and Canada.