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Ford Motor Company Body Exterior Design and Release Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan
Design and release engineer for Exterior Ornamentation (wipers, fixed glass, wheel lip moldings, spoilers, rocker moldings, badges). The D&R is responsible for the entire component development process from program start through production launch which includes sourcing, design, development, testing and manufacturing. Working with foundation engineering, the D&R will establish system and component functional targets/specifications. Interface with studio will be required to deliver feasible designs, test/validate exterior systems and components, analyze and resolve engineering issues. D&R engineer will work closely with suppliers to ensure delivery of optimized designs for cost, weight, package and overall product function. Manage and control engineering documents and release designs for global manufacturing.
Design and release engineer for Exterior Ornamentation (wipers, fixed glass, wheel lip moldings, spoilers, rocker moldings, badges). The D&R is responsible for the entire component development process from program start through production launch which includes sourcing, design, development, testing and manufacturing. Working with foundation engineering, the D&R will establish system and component functional targets/specifications. Interface with studio will be required to deliver feasible designs, test/validate exterior systems and components, analyze and resolve engineering issues. D&R engineer will work closely with suppliers to ensure delivery of optimized designs for cost, weight, package and overall product function. Manage and control engineering documents and release designs for global manufacturing.
Position Qualifications : - Interest in automotive engineering -
Previous experience in design & release is also preferred.
Experience in one or more of the following disciplines;
understanding of how to design injection molded plastics components.
understanding of how to design wiper, glass components
understanding of chrome plating process
Knowledge of engineering tools & processes incl. DVP, GD&T and CAD
Knowledge of engineering GPDS deliverable
DFMEA/PFMEA and quality document experience
Project management skills
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
Motivated self-starter, ability to manage/prioritize multiple assignments
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree
Other Information: Experience preferred:
Experience with CAD (CATIA) training/experience
Experience with design for manufacturing
Experience in Quality & Warranty analysis is a benefit
Prior studio interface is a benefit
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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
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