Hybrid ADAS Design & Release Engineer - Drive Safety

Socket.dev; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an engineer to lead the program application work for ADAS sensors, coordinating hardware and software integration across vehicle programs. You will drive design release, DFMEA/DVP&R, and packaging with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, travel for launches, and strong systems engineering discipline. Hybrid onsite work four days per week is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Design and Release of E/E components.
• 1+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes.
• 1+ years of CAD packaging experience.
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM for releasing engineering drawings and managing BOMs.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Ability to travel, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design and Release work for ADAS component per the GPDS process on various vehicle programs.
• Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining robustness documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, SCAAF).
• Support the Sourcing Process, including investment, piece price, and tooling cost reviews and prepare ESOW and specs.
• Manage and execute hardware releases for prototype, production, and service.
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses.
• Conduct Technical Design Reviews interfacing with Ford core activities and supplier engineering.
• Support electrical distribution by submitting related E/E information.
• Support Vehicle Operations to determine assembly and testing processes.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with specs and timely decisions.
• Complete program work such as BOM, integration/packaging, parts release, engineering sign-off, 2-pagers, AIMs.
• Analyze data, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions using problem-solving methods.
• Support prototype and vehicle launches, travel may be required.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional testing for change scope.
• Support warranty reduction and Total Vehicle Management.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD packaging

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an engineer to lead the program application work for ADAS sensors, coordinating hardware and software integration across vehicle programs. You will drive design release, DFMEA/DVP&R, and packaging with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, travel for launches, and strong systems engineering discipline. Hybrid onsite work four days per week is expected.