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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
An Exterior Systems D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts (Fixed glass, Wipers and Washers, EV charge ports, Fuel doors, Leaf screens, Badging, Appliques, Spoilers, Running boards, Roof rails, etc.) under their responsibility for assigned program(s). The D&R engineer will lead early development and system feasibility with studio and program management team(s). The D&R engineer is responsible for continuous design efficiency which includes but is not limited to design improvements to quality, cost, and weight. The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts in compliance with Corporate, Local, and Global Regulatory Requirements, considering WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications), SDS (Systems Design specifications). The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts that meet Manufacturing and Assembly requirements and oversee incorporation at the Assembly Plant(s).
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.
What you'll do...
Role will require travel to part manufacturing sites and vehicle manufacturing sites (domestic and international).
Role will require travel for extended periods of time to support launch at Ford Assembly Plant(s) (domestic and international).
D&R work requires to be in compliance with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process).
D&R expected to understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
D&R work requires to be in compliance with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools).
Role will require development of ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA).
D&R expected to actively participate in Technical Design Reviews.
D&R required to release parts in BOM tool(s) and WERS through the product life cycle. Support Change Control Process.
D&R required to audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
D&R required to be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly.
D&R required to identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE Workbench).
D&R required to leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.
D&R required to define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
D&R required to participate in parts implementation/sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues.
D&R required to oversee PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
D&R required to support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
D&R required to collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process.
D&R required to deliver by applying the Ford Performance +.