Hybrid Component Design & Release Engineer – V6 Engine

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Component Design & Release Engineer – V6 Engine
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Design & Release Engineer focusing on Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering for Ford’s V6 Nano Engine Powerpack Team. Responsible for design and release activities on engine components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and release valvetrain and cam drive subsystem and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
• Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Lead Sub System CPMT activities.
• Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).
• Lead drawing release and changes.
• Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg./assembly plants.
• Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.
• Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support programs and resolve quality issues, including travel both domestic and international when required.
• WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, Concerns and SREA processing.
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, FEDE, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, OPTEX, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
• Create, complete, and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution using a structured 8D documented approach.
• Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
• Lead/Support change control activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of valvetrain and/or cam drive component and system/subsystem D&R experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
• Strong problem solving skills and background.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• Even better, you may have…
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Other component and Systems/Subsystems internal combustion engine D&R experience.
• Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
• Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Ford Motor Company’s Global Product Development System and design release process

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.