About the role

D&R Engineer responsible for design and release activities for High/Low Pressure Air Induction systems at Ford. Join a global team committed to innovation and sustainable mobility.

Responsibilities

Lead new/forward model product development of AIS systems and subsystems in accordance with Ford GPDS deliverables and milestones for NA and global programs.
Design, develop, validate, and release High/Low Pressure AIS systems.
Lead/Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues.
Lead supplier SPMT/CPMT activities.
Support all program meetings (Design Reviews, PMT Meetings, Change Control, AIMS, Milestone Status, Launch Readiness following the PPAP process, Etc.)
Interface with internal (PD, STA, NVH, VO, VOME, Purchasing/Tof4, Etc.) customers, and external suppliers/sub-suppliers.
Coordinate supplier prototype builds to ensure successful build events.
Management of all applicable WERS, FEDE, FEDEBOM, FMA, Etc. program activities.
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 by the 8D process and documentation.
Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
Lead/Support change control activities.
Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Supplier/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; BSME preferred.
Component and System/Subsystem D&R Experience; Internal combustion engine experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively and lead in a team environment.
Experience with Ford internal PD systems (GPDS, FEDE, WERS, AIMS, SREA, Teamcenter, 3DX, Etc.) and MS Office Applications
Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing (Injection and Blow Molding and Rubber Processing)
Strong Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and background.
Ability to prepare and present information to all levels of management.
Highly motivated, self-starter, with ability to self-manage and generate/prioritize workload.

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.