Design And Release Engineer-Brake Controls Hardware

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Ford Motor Company is looking for a Design and Release Engineer for Brake Controls Hardware. This position can have global responsibility of multiple vehicle lines. Based in Livonia, Michigan, responsibilities include the design and package of components, overall system performance, cost and quality. Brake Controls hardware includes Anti-lock Brake Modules, Electronic Stability Control Modules, and Electronic Brake Boosters. As part of a safety system, the design and release engineer must also complete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) documentation and compliance.

• The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

• The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford's PLM ecosystem.

• The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.

Ford Motor Company is looking for a Design and Release Engineer for Brake Controls Hardware. This position can have global responsibility of multiple vehicle lines. Based in Livonia, Michigan, responsibilities include the design and package of components, overall system performance, cost and quality. Brake Controls hardware includes Anti-lock Brake Modules, Electronic Stability Control Modules, and Electronic Brake Boosters. As part of a safety system, the design and release engineer must also complete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) documentation and compliance.

What you'll do...

• Design and release brake control modules, and brackets -- fully own all deliverables associated with your systems.

• Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process.

• Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.

• Work with chassis controls foundation team to establish requirements for advanced brake control systems and emerging new technologies.

• Work with other functional areas within Ford (Electrical, Powertrain, and Vehicle Program teams) to ensure that all vehicle interfaces are defined and supported.

• Support vehicle testing, rig testing, and Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations to demonstrate system functionality.

• Manage system quality, cost and timing to ensure high-quality program deliverables.

What you'll do...

• Design and release brake control modules, and brackets -- fully own all deliverables associated with your systems.

• Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process.

• Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.

• Work with chassis controls foundation team to establish requirements for advanced brake control systems and emerging new technologies.

• Work with other functional areas within Ford (Electrical, Powertrain, and Vehicle Program teams) to ensure that all vehicle interfaces are defined and supported.

• Support vehicle testing, rig testing, and Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations to demonstrate system functionality.

• Manage system quality, cost and timing to ensure high-quality program deliverables.