Ford Motor Company · 11 hours ago
Steering System Design and Release Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $107K/yr
2+ years expFord Motor Company is seeking a Steering System Design and Release Engineer to contribute to the development, validation, and vehicle integration of steering systems. The role involves leading the design of new mechanical steering components, ensuring quality and timely delivery, and managing cross-functional teams to address system performance and durability issues.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads delivery of new mechanical Steering component designs including, cost, quality, weight, and functional requirements
Ensures on-time delivery of all Engineering deliverables per Ford’s Global Product Development System
Utilizes the design space in its entirety to deliver Steering sub-system and component designs that are optimized/efficient, utilize common components where appropriate, and are compatible with mating and adjacent systems
Leads Functional/Durability Requirement implementation, validation, and vehicle integration of Power Steering Systems with a focus on ensuring overall safe system/vehicle operation
Conducts/Leads design reviews and analysis including system functionality, mechanical hardware reviews, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis reviews (FMEA)
Manages steering supplier to achieve program milestone deliverables for the overall system function
Ensures manufacturing processes conform to Ford standards and known best practices
Authors and publishes component/system engineering specifications
Develops and executes validation test plans and evaluates results to track conformance to part specification
Manages cross functional teams to implement permanent corrective actions as well as immediate containment for all issues
Generates executive summaries, technical proposals, reports, and presentations for status reviews
Reviews existing benchmarking data and obtains new data as required to assure best possible new designs
Executes running changes via Engineering Change Request (CR) and reviews/approves relevant Supplier Requests for Engineering Approval (SREA)
Interfaces with VO as partners to ensure design for assembly
Resolves durability issues
Resolves quality issues post Job 1
Conducts vehicle level testing for system validation
Leads issue investigations including vehicle data collection and root cause analysis
Collaborates with Vehicle Engineering and Driver Assistance Feature Engineers to ensure optimal steering and feature performance
Qualification
Required
BS Engineering- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related
2+ years of steering system experience in an automotive domain or similar
Preferred
MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or strongly related
Experience applying Systems Engineering
Prior D&R experience with proven track record of successful program delivery
Familiarity with fault management & diagnostic strategies of Electronic Power Steering Systems (EPS)
Troubleshooting experience with mechanical and electromechanical systems
Familiarity with Vector CANAPE and CANalyzer MATLAB and Simulink
Familiarity with CAN communication and databases
Effective communications and project management skills
Strong leadership skills, passion for problem solving, passion for quality, passion to improve customer satisfaction
Effective use of engineering problem solving methods (8D, 3x5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, etc.)
Natural and comfortable with high levels of a multi-functional collaboration
Effective teamwork skills
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
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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
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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