Lead Steering Mechatronics Engineer – Hybrid Role

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive Electric Power Steering mechatronics across development to production. You will lead design reviews, validation plans and cross-functional teams to ensure safety and robustness.

The role requires extensive experience in steering systems, DFMEA and ISO-26262, with strong leadership and supplier management skills to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Computer or related field.
• 10 years of safety-critical automotive design experience.
• 8 years in steering mechatronics/EE/system domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust System and Mechatronics requirements for Electric Power Steering.
• Co-Lead design, development and validation through production release.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and support field recalls.
• Perform system-level DFMEA and functional safety analyses (ISO-26262).
• Review supplier designs and verify conformance to Ford requirements.
• Define core deliverables for Steering Mechatronics and validation plans.
• Oversee training and mentoring of engineers and related teams.
• Conduct Vehicle Level Testing and data analysis as needed.

Skills

Electrical Power Steering

Steering mechatronics

DFMEA

Functional Safety ISO-26262

System engineering

CAN networks

ECU calibration

Lead / leadership

Education

BS Engineering - Mechanical/Electrical/Computer

MS Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CANalyzer

CANape

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive Electric Power Steering mechatronics across development to production. You will lead design reviews, validation plans and cross-functional teams to ensure safety and robustness.

The role requires extensive experience in steering systems, DFMEA and ISO-26262, with strong leadership and supplier management skills to deliver high-quality solutions.