Switch Component Design and Release Engineer

You'll have... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

3+ years of experience in component design and release engineering, preferably in the automotive industry

Ability to work independently without close supervision; self-starter

Experience working with/within a large, diverse cross-functional team (engineering, purchasing, quality, studio, ergonomics)

Program/project and supplier management and negotiation experience, including managing Full-Service Suppliers (FSS)

Hands-on experience developing and reviewing DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D's, and other core engineering/quality documents

Working knowledge of component specification creation, technical drawings, and quality documentation

Experience conducting technical design reviews with suppliers

Understanding of switch, electro-mechanical, or control module component design (e.g., steering column controls, switches, HMI components)

Knowledge of vehicle development processes and milestone-driven product development (e.g., GPDS or similar structured PD systems)

Even better, you may have... Master's degree in a relevant engineering field

Experience with Ford (or equivalent OEM) Product Development tools such as FEDE, FEDEBOM, TYGRA, WERS, VSEM, JIRA/JAMA, eFDVS, CDP&R, Integrator, DEMS/AIMS

Prior experience with Steering Column Control Modules (SCCM) or similar automotive switch/control components

Experience supporting vehicle/program launches

Six Sigma, Lean, or related quality/process improvement certification

Experience developing Functional, Engineering, or Diagnostic Specifications

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.

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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here 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. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DP1