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Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago

Transmission Filter Design & Release Engineer

Livonia, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive engineering and product development, dedicated to building a better world through innovative solutions. The Transmission Filter Design & Release Engineer will lead the design and release activities for filtration systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance of automotive components.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead Filtration Systems design and release activities for current and future applications

Lead “Team of 4” cross functional meetings between PD, Purchasing, Finance and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to deliver program targets

Interface with systems engineering team, Ford manufacturing plants and component suppliers to meet program objectives for quality, cost, weight, durability and NVH

Interface with CAD/CAE, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to deliver optimized designs and identify manufacturing feasibility

Create and maintain FMA documents e.g. DFMEA, DVP&R, P-Diagram, Boundary Diagram

Plan and manage prototype parts ordering and component/system level testing

Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job1. Complete PPAP and production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts

Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root cause of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods

Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringDesign & ReleaseGD&TSix SigmaCAD/CAE ToolsFailure AnalysisQuality ManagementMinitabManufacturing ProcessesProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeamwork Skills

Required

Bachelors in mechanical engineering

3+ years' experience in Design & Release

Strong engineering, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills

Working knowledge of GD&T, quality management processes/tools and experience reading/creating engineering drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word & Power Point

Ability to work independently and demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment

Some travel to suppliers or assembly plants may be required

Preferred

Experience performing failure analysis of mechanical systems and components

Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and experience using Minitab or similar statistical analysis tool

Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, 3Dx, MagicDraw, SysML

Experience with GD&T and dimensional stack-up assessments

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, including composite and elastomer injection molding, composite welding, metallurgy and heat treatment of steel

Working knowledge of the Ford release systems (WERS)