Design and Release Engineer responsible for development of world class forward model Interior Systems commodities through all phases of the product development cycle.
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In this position...
Design and Release Engineer responsible for development of world class forward model Interior Systems commodities through all phases of the product development cycle.
What you'll do...
Complete engineering deliverables throughout the complete GPDS (Global Product Development Process) on time with high quality for all gateways/milestones, from Product definition, Target setting, Supplier sourcing, Engineering development, Validation and testing, and up to Launch and production stages.
Lead issue resolution to ensure deliverables are met throughout the various GPDS milestones.
Lead financial status-to-target for the seat system.
Lead execution of Target Delivery and Target Confirmation for cost, weight, and quality.
Lead/support cost process to deliver sourcing packages to the supply base.
Manage tools and processes to track and follow up engineering and program delivery.
Provide on-site support for all prototype and pre-production build phases.
Provide on-site support for vehicle launch through Ok to Buy at Final Vehicle Assembly Plant.
Lead resolution of prototype and final assembly build issues.
Responsibilities
What you'll do…
Complete engineering deliverables throughout the complete GPDS (Global Product Development Process) on time with high quality for all gateways/milestones, from Product definition, Target setting, Supplier sourcing, Engineering development, Validation and testing, and up to Launch and production stages.
Lead issue resolution to ensure deliverables are met throughout the various GPDS milestones.
Lead financial status-to-target for the seat system.
Lead execution of Target Delivery and Target Confirmation for cost, weight, and quality.
Lead/support cost process to deliver sourcing packages to the supply base.
Manage tools and processes to track and follow up engineering and program delivery.
Provide on-site support for all prototype and pre-production build phases.
Provide on-site support for vehicle launch through Ok to Buy at Final Vehicle Assembly Plant.
Lead resolution of prototype and final assembly build issues.
Qualifications
You'll have...
Bachelors, Masters or PhD in one of the following fields:
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Computer Engineering or Computer Science w/Data Science Emphasis Vehicle Design
Materials Science/Engineering
Chemical Engineering/Chemistry (or similar)
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical, and other disciplines in key areas Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, or similar degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
0-3 years of relevant work experience
Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2024
Preferred Requirements:
GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Involvement with Formula SAE or similar extracurricular activities Outstanding communication skills
Ability to work within a diverse team
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
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 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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