Product Engineer - Steering Column Control Module

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In this position...

Ford is seeking an experience Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Product Development Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and release of the Steering Column Control Modules (SCCM).

This position will interface with several functional areas to ensure the SCCM components being developed performs to customer expectation and Ford requirements. This position will provide a unique and challenging D&R experience combining electrical, mechanical, styling, software, and vehicle-level system performance.

Ford is seeking an experience Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic PD Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and release of the Steering Column Control Module(SCCM).

What you'll do...

This position is for a Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) Design and Release Engineer. The Core Component engineer will work with the Program Application Engineer(s) to design, develop and release the SCCM for specific Programs.

Work within a cross-function team (supplier, Program teams, studio, ergonomics, purchasing).

Strong analytical skills in utilizing core engineering documents and core design rules to initiate and to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D's, and all other program specific foundation documents.

Create component specifications, Quality Documents, and drawings with the FSS.

Conduct technical design reviews with the component supplier.

As needed, support /generate development of Functional Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Diagnostic Specifications.

Work closely with suppliers and quality group to understand and improve R/1000, TGW concerns.

Work closely with supplier, purchasing and OCE team to ensure Cost targets are met, and cost-efficient product is achieved.

Design, development, and release of switch components aligned with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process/milestone deliverables.

Lead component development/release and component concerns resolution utilizing Ford Product Development tools such as FEDE, FEDEBOM, TYGRA, WERS, VSEM, JIRA/JAMA, eFDVS, CDP&R, Integrator, DEMS/AIMS, etc.

Attend/Lead/Support Commodity PATs and support Vehicle/Program Launch (as needed).

Some travel required to support Ford Assembly Plants and/or Supplier facilities, especially during Program Launch phase.

Continuously improve D&R process by enhancing requirements based on lessons learned.

What you'll do...

This position is for a Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) Design and Release Engineer. The Core Component engineer will work with the Program Application Engineer(s) to design, develop and release the SCCM for specific Programs.

Work within a cross-function team (supplier, Program teams, studio, ergonomics, purchasing).

Strong analytical skills in utilizing core engineering documents and core design rules to initiate and to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D's, and all other program specific foundation documents.

Create component specifications, Quality Documents, and drawings with the FSS.

Conduct technical design reviews with the component supplier.

As needed, support /generate development of Functional Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Diagnostic Specifications.

Work closely with suppliers and quality group to understand and improve R/1000, TGW concerns.

Work closely with supplier, purchasing and OCE team to ensure Cost targets are met, and cost-efficient product is achieved.

Design, development, and release of switch components aligned with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process/milestone deliverables.

Lead component development/release and component concerns resolution utilizing Ford Product Development tools such as FEDE, FEDEBOM, TYGRA, WERS, VSEM, JIRA/JAMA, eFDVS, CDP&R, Integrator, DEMS/AIMS, etc.

Attend/Lead/Support Commodity PATs and support Vehicle/Program Launch (as needed).

Some travel required to support Ford Assembly Plants and/or Supplier facilities, especially during Program Launch phase.

Continuously improve D&R process by enhancing requirements based on lessons learned.