Structural Systems Engineer - Frame & Release Lead

Ford Motor; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,100 - 166,200; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks to own forward model development, release and through launch. You will deliver robust designs, apply DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and engineering specifications while coordinating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to meet vehicle attributes.

Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of hands‑on experience with metal components; CAD/CAE proficiency; sheet

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years hands‑on experience manufacturing and developing metal components and structures.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools and optimizing tool designs for stamping, welding, sheet metal, extrusions or castings.
• Feasibility analyses using CAD tools including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation and clearance checks.
• Sheet metal joining experience (MIG, SPR, Laser weld, spot welding).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Self‑motivation with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch.
• Manage supply base and support all design phase deliverables from initial concept to launch.
• Collaborate with supplier manufacturing, STA and quality teams to ensure design for assembly feasibility.
• Develop & maintain quality documents DFMEA, SCCAF, P‑diagram; support on time delivery of prototype and production builds, DV/PV testing, launch.
• Lead Structures OPD & SREA changes; review and approve frame structures to meet ES and vehicle requirements.
• Strong GDT knowledge; create and run stack‑ups; review DVA; manage supplier cost, timing, and changes.
• Lead on‑time resolution of AIMS ICA/PCA plans via 8D and 3x5Why workstreams.

Skills

CAD/CAE tools

Sheet metal joining (MIG/Spot/laser)

DFMEA/PFMEA

Tool design optimization (stamping/waw

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

P‑diagram

SCCAF

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks to own forward model development, release and through launch. You will deliver robust designs, apply DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and engineering specifications while coordinating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to meet vehicle attributes.

Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of hands‑on experience with metal components; CAD/CAE proficiency; sheet