Switch Component D&R Engineer

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic engineer to join their team as a Switch Component Design and Release Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and releasing switch components 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/generate development of functional specifications, engineering specifications, 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/milestone deliverables
• Lead component development/release and component concerns resolution using Ford Product Development tools
• Attend/lead/support commodity PATs and support vehicle/program launch as needed
• Travel to Ford assembly plants and/or supplier facilities may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar field)
• 3+ years of experience related to the development of electromechanical components
• Experience in design and release project engineering
• Ability to work independently without close supervision

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, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

Salary

• Salary grade 6-8: $72,480 - $162,120 per year