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The Seat Structure Engineer is responsible for delivery of the design and release of seat components and/or systems to meet vehicle program requirements. Focus is on delivery of key program milestones, engineering deliverables, cost, weight and quality. This includes delivery of all engineering requirements (DFMEA, Verification Testing, Prototype Tooling & Parts, Launch, etc…) according to the content of the assigned programs.
The Seats Structure Engineer interacts with multiple activities (Program Team, CAE/CAD, Finance, Purchasing, VO, STA, Suppliers and others) to complete the development of a program, from Program Start (PS) milestone to Job 1 (J1). Current model cost and quality deliverables as well as some core engineering elements are included in the position responsibilities.
In this position...
Lead Design, Release, Validation, and Launch of seat components and/or systems for new model vehicle programs.
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.
What you'll do...
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 cost reduction (TVM) and quality objectives.
You'll have...
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 2 years design and release engineering experience.
Strong understanding and experience with fundamental engineering tools and processes such as DFMEA, CAE, CAD, GD&T.
Even better, you may have...
Master's Degree in Engineering.
Experience in Seats, Restraints, Seat Complete, Seat Features/Structures or Body Interior is preferred.
Experience in manufacturing processes (injection molding, metal stamping, foam pouring, trim development, welding, mechanical fastening) and CAE analysis.
Experience in all phases of product development process: program start to launch.
Previous program launch experience.
Demonstrated track record of problem solving in a team setting.
Ability to communicate clearly, proactive and organized.
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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