Restraints D&R Engineer Steering Wheel & Driver Airbag

Description

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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

The Steering Wheel & Driver Airbag Restraints D&R Engineer is responsible for the design and release of restraints components and systems for new and current vehicles including:

• Managing project timing releasing drawings and engineering specifications.
• Creating specific FMA Documents DVP&R and quality documents.
• Part delivery on time for each program milestone.
• Tracking of suppliers deliverables.

Focus Commodities include Steering Wheels and Driver Airbags. Potential support for Seatbelts Airbags Buckles Height Adjusters etc.

What youll do...

• Design develop validate and release Restraints System commodities subsystems and components for the assigned programs. Commodities include Seatbelts Airbags Steering wheels Buckles Height adjusters etc.
• Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks.
• Design parts to comply with Corporate Regulatory and Local Requirements for parts validation considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements) ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as Manufacturing and Assembly requirements.
• Translate Customer Regulatory and Product requirements into engineering targets.
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Fords systems.
• Incorporation of new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants and leading discussions with involved parties including suppliers.
• Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.
• Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production.

Youll have...
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Electrical Electronics Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent.

3 years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities preferably with steering wheel and driver airbag restraints.

Even better you may have...
Masters Degree in Mechanical Electrical Electronics Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent.

Preferred candidates should possess demonstrated experience in steering wheel design including proficiency with studio interface tools.

Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements including but not limited to FMVSS IIHS etc.

Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.

Good program management skills with the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.

Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.

Significant problem-solving skills demonstrated previously.

Knowledge of Manufacturing and Assembly operations. Sharp focus on Quality and Cost management

Travel will be required to supplier design & testing locations as well as to manufacturing locations in the US Mexico and Canada.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.

Visa sponsorship is not 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. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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