Ford Motor Company

The D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. The D&R is also responsible to look for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization. The D&R engineer is responsible to design parts to comply with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer is also responsible for part incorporation at the Assembly Plant.

Responsible to design, develop, validate, integrate, and release components assigned to his/her responsibility, such as different heat exchangers, coolant hoses/pipes, pumps, valves, radiator fans, transmission oil cooler lines.

• Lead Design and Release of Thermal Systems (Climate Systems / Cooling Systems) that meet or exceed Quality, Cost, Weight, and Functional requirements
• Develop robust commodity workplans to support program timing and deliverables as per GPDS disciplines.
• Coordinate with interfacing activities such as PMT/ PAT, Purchasing, Engine, Vehicle Engineering, NVH, HPUT, Calibration, STA and Body Engineering to drive compatible/optimal designs that meet QCWF targets
• Good working knowledge of key Thermal System components- Condensers, Compressors, HVAC, A/C Lines, Cooling Fans, Radiator, Hoses, Engine and Transmission Oil Coolers.
• Lead and manage all DV testing
• Manage design development through leadership of CPMT meetings, design reviews, drive for commonization, meeting GPDS milestones and management of supplier(s)
• Document design, development and signoffs
• Manage APQP/ PSW process to achieve a flawless launch
• Lead issue resolution during launch. This includes providing onsite support for launches on as needed basis and supporting all launch meeting cadences. This includes co-ordinating meetings and design and release of key changes between the onsite launch teams, suppliers and lead engineering activities.

Education Requirements:

• Minimum: BSME, BSEE or related degree

Additional Requirements (Preferred)

• 3+ Years – Prior Design & Release experience or working knowledge of D&R processes. Working knowledge of powertrain systems preferred
• 3+ Years – Proficiency in DFMEA, PFMEA, GDT, G8D, Digital Buck / CATIA, APQP/PSW processes
• 3+ Years – Demonstrated ability to lead teams of engineers and designers
• Good project management skills – Use of MS Project
• Strong problem solving skills – G8D, DMAIC
• Excellent written and oral communication skills