HLM System Design and Release Engineer - Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
About the Job
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In this position...
The HLM System Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products. In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (FEDE, SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s).
+ Lead and Manage HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
+ Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
+ Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of the HLM components are evaluated and validated.
+ Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews.
+ Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies such as: dimensional stackups (GD&T layouts), CAE’s, dynamic calculations, and simulations, etc.
+ Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews.
+ Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle.
+ Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter
+ Compile, document, sign-off, and present evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements.
+ Develop HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs
+ Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance.
+ Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review.
+ Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE)
+ Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation.
+ Apply knowledge of six sigma principles.
+ Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
+ Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues at all milestones.
+ Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
+ Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process.
+ Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors.
+ Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites.
+ Travel to North America plants when required.
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related field
1-5+ years of experience in mechanisms design & release
Even better, you may have...
Strong understanding of statistical analysis.
Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Microsoft Office experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills. CATIA V5 capable & familiarity with ADAMs.
Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades SG5 - SG8 .
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Requisition ID : 35143
In this position...
The HLM System Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products. In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (FEDE, SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s).
+ Lead and Manage HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
+ Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
+ Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of the HLM components are evaluated and validated.
+ Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews.
+ Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies such as: dimensional stackups (GD&T layouts), CAE’s, dynamic calculations, and simulations, etc.
+ Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews.
+ Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle.
+ Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter
+ Compile, document, sign-off, and present evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements.
+ Develop HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs
+ Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance.
+ Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review.
+ Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE)
+ Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation.
+ Apply knowledge of six sigma principles.
+ Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
+ Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues at all milestones.
+ Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
+ Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process.
+ Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors.
+ Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites.
+ Travel to North America plants when required.
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related field
1-5+ years of experience in mechanisms design & release
Even better, you may have...
Strong understanding of statistical analysis.
Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Microsoft Office experience.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills. CATIA V5 capable & familiarity with ADAMs.
Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades SG5 - SG8 .
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
#LI-Onsite
Requisition ID : 35143
Source : Ford Motor Company
