Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago
Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) Design Release Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Wheel, Tire & Jack (WTJ) Design Release Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and releasing parts for assigned programs while ensuring compliance with corporate requirements and identifying design improvements for quality and cost optimization.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Understand and apply GPDS process
Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance)
Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and 8D
Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA)
Follow the TDR process (Technical Design Review)
Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle
Support the Change Control Process
Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1
Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly
Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS, WCR & ES (DVP / FEDE)
AIMS and VVT resolution (Launch issues resolution)
Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level
Parts implementation/Sign-off in assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones
PDL's revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required
Jointly with purchasing, identify potential suppliers to develop identified parts to be localized
Jointly with STA give technical assistance to supplier through the Supplier Engagement Process
Comply with objectives set during first quarter of the year
Interact with Vehicle Dynamics, Program teams, CAD, Suppliers, and Vehicle Engineering
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree
2+ years of Chassis engineering design and release experience in an automotive domain
Preferred
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree
Knowledge on materials properties
Knowledge on production processes
GPDS understanding
Robustness Engineering Disciplines
Proficient analysis capabilities
Vision and knowledge of automotive industry environment
Basic 3D CAD knowledge
Change control process
One Ford mindset
Work under high stress, global situations
Supplier management
Proactive
Drive for results
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
2026-01-03
MarketWatch
2026-01-03
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