Design and Release Engineer-Brake Controls Hardware

Ford

Livonia (MI)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 166,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Vacation purchase

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Livonia, MI seeks a Design and Release Engineer for Brake Controls Hardware. This role may have global responsibility for multiple vehicle lines, designing and releasing brake control modules and brackets, owning all related deliverables.

You will guide suppliers through GPDS, perform FMEA and functional safety analyses, and collaborate with chassis controls, Electrical, Powertrain, and Vehicle Program teams to define interfaces and drive production.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and/or a related field.
4 years of design or development experience in chassis or powertrain controls.
Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience with FMEA and Failure Mode Avoidance processes.
Familiarity with CAN vehicle networks.
Self-starter able to learn new tools and troubleshoot vehicle problems.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation.
Desire to bring new technologies from concept to production quickly.
Familiarity with CAD systems like TeamCenter / 3DX.

Responsibilities

Design and release brake control modules and brackets, owning all deliverables.
Guide suppliers through Ford GPDS processes.
Perform FMEA and functional safety analyses to prevent failures.
Collaborate with chassis controls foundation team on requirements.
Coordinate with Electrical, Powertrain, and Vehicle Program teams.
Support vehicle and rig testing and Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations.
Manage system quality, cost, and timing for high-quality deliverables.

Skills

FMEA

CAN

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Supplier management

Cost negotiation

Troubleshooting

Software interfaces

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Tools

TeamCenter / 3DX

Job description

Design and Release Engineer-Brake Controls Hardware

Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position... Ford Motor Company is looking for a Design and Release Engineer for Brake Controls Hardware. This position can have global responsibility of multiple vehicle lines. Based in Livonia, Michigan, responsibilities include the design and package of components, overall system performance, cost and quality. Brake Controls hardware includes Anti-lock Brake Modules, Electronic Stability Control Modules, and Electronic Brake Boosters. As part of a safety system, the design and release engineer must also complete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) documentation and compliance.

The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.

The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Design and release brake control modules, and brackets -- fully own all deliverables associated with your systems.

Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process.

Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.

Work with chassis controls foundation team to establish requirements for advanced brake control systems and emerging new technologies.

Work with other functional areas within Ford (Electrical, Powertrain, and Vehicle Program teams) to ensure that all vehicle interfaces are defined and supported.

Support vehicle testing, rig testing, and Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations to demonstrate system functionality.

Manage system quality, cost and timing to ensure high-quality program deliverables.

Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.

4 years of design or development experience in chassis or powertrain controls.

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.

Experience with FMEA and related Failure Mode Avoidance processes.

Familiarity with vehicle network communication (CAN).

Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to troubleshoot & fix vehicle problems.

Outstanding leadership and communication skills.

Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation.

Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period

Familiarity with Computer added design systems - TeamCenter / 3DX.

Experience with complex system analysis tools & methods.

Experience with Problem Solving Methods.

Experience with Software and Electrical interfaces.

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 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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