Restraints Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Restraints Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...
You will Lead Design, Release, Validation, and Launch of occupant restraints systems and components for new model vehicle programs. Support on-going project development for various restraints commodities.

What you'll do...
• Will be responsible for all phases of engineering and integration - design concept, production release, validation, product launch.
• Lead full-service suppliers in engineering, package, and assembly feasibility for responsible components on time and within cost and weight targets to meet performance objectives.

• Manage supplier design development to support all Engineering, Production Tool Kick-off, and Build Milestones on time.
• Manage Engineering sourcing deliverables with Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers (Statement of Work (ESOW), Engineering Concepts (EC), Bill of material (FEDEBOM)).
• Validate designs through the Ford design validation process, resolving all issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to corporate and department TVM and quality objectives.

You'll have...
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Design and Release of automotive components and systems.
• 3+ years of experience in Design and Release of occupant restraints systems and components (seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels, occupant classification) or supportive or related systems such as Seats and Instrument Panel.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to steer cross functional teams to solve complex systems integration issues.
• Effective risk assessment abilities to escalate engineering discussions to medium and senior leadership levels for issue resolution.

Even better, you may have...
• Knowledgeable in the use of analytical and design tools (CAD, CATIA, Teamcenter, GD&T, RSS/DVA studies, FMA/DFMEA, FEA/CAE).
• Experience with complex systems, sewing, mechanisms, inflator technology, injection molding, metal forming, assembly methods.
• Ability to compile and analyze data in the form of a decision matrix, report summary, etc. to be presented to management team.
• Experience working with Ford internal systems (WERS, AIMS, FEDE).

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder...or 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 Year's Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will be responsible for all phases of engineering and integration - design concept, production release, validation, product launch
• Lead full-service suppliers in engineering, package, and assembly feasibility for responsible components on time and within cost and weight targets to meet performance objectives
• Manage supplier design development to support all Engineering, Production Tool Kick-off, and Build Milestones on time
• Manage Engineering sourcing deliverables with Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers (Statement of Work (ESOW), Engineering Concepts (EC), Bill of material (FEDEBOM))
• Validate designs through the Ford design validation process, resolving all issues in a timely manner
• Contribute to corporate and department TVM and quality objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• 5+ years of experience in Design and Release of automotive components and systems
• 3+ years of experience in Design and Release of occupant restraints systems and components (seatbelts, airbags, steering wheels, occupant classification) or supportive or related systems such as Seats and Instrument Panel
• Proven leadership and communication skills to steer cross functional teams to solve complex systems integration issues
• Effective risk assessment abilities to escalate engineering discussions to medium and senior leadership levels for issue resolution
• Knowledgeable in the use of analytical and design tools (CAD, CATIA, Teamcenter, GD&T, RSS/DVA studies, FMA/DFMEA, FEA/CAE)
• Experience with complex systems, sewing, mechanisms, inflator technology, injection molding, metal forming, assembly methods
• Ability to compile and analyze data in the form of a decision matrix, report summary, etc. to be presented to management team
• Experience working with Ford internal systems (WERS, AIMS, FEDE)