Design and Release Engineer-Steering Systems
Core
Manage steering component suppliers, review and release CAD models, and maintain engineering standards for steering systems across the full engineering lifecycle.
Role type
Design and Release Engineer (Steering Systems)
Builds
Upper Steering systems and components for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
Supplier management, CAD (2D/3D), DFMEA/FUSA, Design Rules, Test Methods, Dimensional stack-ups, CAE support, Vehicle build sign-offs, APQP/PFMEA, Cost analysis, GD&T
Preferred skills
MS Engineering, Chassis experience, FMA, Systems Engineering (SySML/MBSE), Minitab, CATIA, 8D problem-solving, WERS/FEDE/Teamcenter
Technologies
CATIA, WERS, FEDE, Teamcenter, Minitab
Responsibilities
Manage steering component suppliers including technical development and RFQ support; Review, release and maintain 2D & 3D CAD models and Engineering Specifications; Develop and maintain foundational standards and processes (DFMEA/FUSA, SDS Requirements, Functional Specifications, Design Rules, Interface Drawings, Test Methods, SCAFF/SCCP); Review and sign off on supplier test reports and validation data; Deliver program timing, cost, weight and quality targets; Develop Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and Reliability documentation; Design, develop and package Upper Steering systems and components; Resolve design, package, and quality issues; Participate in Technical Design Reviews; Prepare and present project/technical milestone status reports; Develop and analyze complex dimensional stack-ups; Support vehicle CAE, NVH, Dynamics and Safety teams; Perform vehicle build sign-offs; Support Ford/supplier plant reviews (APQP, PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans); Work with Plant Vehicle Team to track and improve warranty performance; Identify and implement cost-saving ideas.
Seniority
Mid-level IC