Ford Motor Company
Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) Design Release Engineer
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120
Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) Design Release Engineer
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 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!
The Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. The WTJ D&R is also responsible to look for design improvements to increase quality and cost/weight optimization. The WTJ D&R engineer is responsible to design parts in order to comply with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES/FS (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer is also responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.
Responsibilities
Understand and apply GPDS process.
Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance).
Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and 8D.
Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA).
Follow the TDR process (Technical Design Review).
Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle.
Support the Change Control Process.
Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly.
Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS, WCR & ES (DVP / FEDE).
AIMS and VVT resolution (Launch issues resolution).
Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
Parts implementation/Sign-off in assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones.
PDL's revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
Jointly with purchasing, identify potential suppliers to develop identified parts to be localized.
Jointly with STA give technical assistance to supplier through the Supplier Engagement Process.
Comply with objectives set during first quarter of the year.
Interact with Vehicle Dynamics, Program teams, CAD, Suppliers, and Vehicle Engineering.
Qualifications You'll have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
2+ years of Chassis engineering design and release experience in an automotive domain.
Even better, you may have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Knowledge on materials properties.
Knowledge on production processes.
GPDS understanding.
Robustness Engineering Disciplines.
Proficient analysis capabilities.
Vision and knowledge of automotive industry environment.
Basic 3D CAD knowledge.
Change control process.
One Ford mindset.
Work under high stress, global situations.
Supplier management.
Proactive.
Drive for results.
Benefits As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, 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
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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.
Visa sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Employment Details Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 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!
The Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. The WTJ D&R is also responsible to look for design improvements to increase quality and cost/weight optimization. The WTJ D&R engineer is responsible to design parts in order to comply with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES/FS (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer is also responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.
Responsibilities
Understand and apply GPDS process.
Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance).
Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and 8D.
Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA).
Follow the TDR process (Technical Design Review).
Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle.
Support the Change Control Process.
Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly.
Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS, WCR & ES (DVP / FEDE).
AIMS and VVT resolution (Launch issues resolution).
Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
Parts implementation/Sign-off in assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones.
PDL's revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
Jointly with purchasing, identify potential suppliers to develop identified parts to be localized.
Jointly with STA give technical assistance to supplier through the Supplier Engagement Process.
Comply with objectives set during first quarter of the year.
Interact with Vehicle Dynamics, Program teams, CAD, Suppliers, and Vehicle Engineering.
Qualifications You'll have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
2+ years of Chassis engineering design and release experience in an automotive domain.
Even better, you may have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
Knowledge on materials properties.
Knowledge on production processes.
GPDS understanding.
Robustness Engineering Disciplines.
Proficient analysis capabilities.
Vision and knowledge of automotive industry environment.
Basic 3D CAD knowledge.
Change control process.
One Ford mindset.
Work under high stress, global situations.
Supplier management.
Proactive.
Drive for results.
Benefits As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, 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
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.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.
Visa sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Employment Details Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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