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Use your technical expertise to make driving safer, easier and better for our customers. The Advance Driver Assistance Technology (ADAS) team develops state-of-the-art software and algorithms to deliver best-in-class features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and 360 camera systems. ADAS also developed Ford's industry-first Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, securing over 60 patents in the process. The team is responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of these features into production on all Ford vehicle lines.

What you'll do…

• Apply Global Product Development System process.

• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and develop corrective actions to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes.

• System definition and program set-up (including Bill of Material, Work planning, etc.)

• Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets.

• Ensure components are properly packaged for each vehicle application.

• Comply with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (CPA, Quality History, P-Diagram, FMEA, etc.)

• Apply six sigma and 8D issue resolution processes

• Conduct Design Validation at the breadboard and in vehicle.

• Sign off on Compliance Demonstration Plan and Report

• Support the Sourcing Process (investment, piece price and tooling cost reviews). Preparation of initial and final sourcing documents

• Follow the Technical Design Review process

• Ensure Programs deliverables are met on time and with the highest quality. This includes the following: FEDEBOM, Teamcenter, Global Integrator, Packaging/Digital Buck, DPA Checks, WERS, eFDVS, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, DVP&R, Engineering Sign-off, etc.

• Release parts through the product life cycle. Support Change Control meetings

• Audit and update Bill of Material with correct part levels and usage, for all builds and post Job 1.

• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly

• Identify validation, durability and functional test required

• Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at part level.

• Parts implementation/sign-off in assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones. Review/manage program direction letter revisions and proceed accordingly if affected

• Support prototype and vehicle launches.

• Give technical assistance to supplier through the Supplier Engagement Process

You'll have…

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Controls, Electrical or Software Engineering

• Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering specifications, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, six sigma, etc.)

Even better, you may have…

• MS Engineering or advanced degree

• Highly motivated, extremely proactive, substantial attention to detail

• Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others)

• Willing to new learn electronics key concepts.

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both oral and written

• Ability to interface with many activities and champion issue resolution.

• Experience in safety systems

• Experience in Ansys SPEOS

• CAD packaging experience and/or experience in CATIA and Team Center

• Operational knowledge of desktop productivity and CAD software

• Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development process.

• Understanding of production processes

• Understanding/experience with the design & development of automotive electrical features

• Familiar with CAN networking tools, diagnostic protocols, and trouble shooting

• Excellent team skills

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 range of salary grades GSR 6-8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR-HTHD

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 42882