Product Development Engineer

Job Description

The Seats & Restraints Engineer is responsible for delivery of the design and release of seat components and/or systems or restraints systems to meet vehicle program requirements. Focus is on delivery of key program milestones, engineering deliverables, cost, weight and quality. This includes delivery of all engineering requirements (DFMEA, Verification Testing, Prototype Tooling & Parts, Launch, etc…) according to the content of the assigned programs. The Seats & Restraints Engineer interacts with multiple activities (Program Team, CAE/CAD, Finance, Purchasing, VO, STA, Suppliers and others) to complete the development of a program, from Program Start (PS) milestone to Job 1 (J1). Current model cost and quality deliverables as well as some core engineering elements are included in the position responsibilities. **

Responsibilities**

• Lead Design, Release, Validation, and Launch of seat components and/or systems or restraints systems for new model vehicle programs.
• Will be responsible for all phases of engineering and integration - design concept, production release, validation, product launch.
• Lead full-service suppliers in engineering, package, and assembly feasibility for responsible components on time and within cost and weight targets to meet performance objectives.
• Manage supplier design development to support all Engineering, Production Tool Kick-off, and Build Milestones on time.
• Manage Engineering sourcing deliverables with Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers (Statement of Work (ESOW), Engineering Concepts (EC), Bill of material (FEDEBOM)).
• Validate designs through the Ford design validation process, resolving all issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to corporate and department cost reduction (TVM) and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 remote)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (M.E. preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years design and release engineering experience. Experience in Seats, Restraints, Seat Complete, Seat Features/Structures or Body Interior is preferred.
• Strong understanding and experience with fundamental engineering tools and processes such as DFMEA, CAE, CAD, GD&T
• Experience in manufacturing processes (injection molding, metal stamping, foam pouring, trim development, welding, mechanical fastening) and CAE analysis.
• Experience in all phases of product development process: program start to launch.
• Previous program launch experience.
• Demonstrated track record of problem solving in a team setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly, proactive and organized.

DISCLAIMER

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.