Label Application Engineer

Overview

Product Development uses design thinking and user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight customers. The role supports advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more.

• Lead Design, Release, Validation, and Launch of all unique labels for new model vehicle programs.
• Oversee all phases of engineering and integration – design concept, production release, validation, and product launch.
• Map Monroney Label Fuel Economy and Compliance Labels Process Flow.
• Conduct Design Validation process (DV/PV) with reports for compliance.
• Provide onsite support for program launches.
• Ensure release, ergonomic feasibility, cost, weight targets, and performance objectives for all unique labels.
• Support current production and quality efforts.
• Deploy and analyze full end‑to‑end unique Label map.
• Manage the design, development, release, and production implementation of components and subsystems meeting all customer, program, governmental, and legal requirements with on‑time deliverables.
• Lead or support a team of four in meetings and sourcing deliverables with Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers (ESOW, EC, FEDEBOM).
• Engineering lead for key program milestone events (PS, PSC, UPV1, PA, FDJ, PEC).
• Assure conformance to the Ford Global Generic Label Matrix (GGLM) per LQOS 570.
• Engineering lead for FEDEBOM/WERS release of final designs for all unique labels.
• Ensure sign‑off for all vehicle builds (TDC, DCV, TT, PP) at multiple locations.
• Assure conformance to all applicable Ford, regulatory requirements, and CDPR assessments cascaded by ASO/E&SC.
• Ensure completion of all component FMA documentation including DFMEA, SCCAFs, and CPAs.
• Validate designs through the Ford design validation process (DV/ PV) with compliance reports.
• Develop Label map deployment and flow for Monroney Label Fuel Economy and Compliance Labels.
• Lead launch efforts with audit reviews and issue management resolution.
• Monitor AIMs, DURIS, and warranty trends and react to any issues.
• Support team and work with VO to meet assembly and ergonomic targets.
• Support team and work with VO and supplier to develop proper dunnage.
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationships with Core Vehicle Hardware Engineering Labels Organization.
• Labels PD activities interfacing with:
  • Label map deployment and analysis.
  • Label testing.
  • Supplier, STA, Purchasing.
  • VO / Quality / PVT.
  • Interface with ASO and E&SC.

• Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology, Engineering Technology, or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an automotive setting.
• Experience in design and release of automotive labels.
• REG labels integration experience.
• Experience in Ford WERS, FEDEBOM, AIMS, FEDEDVP, GPDS, or Integrator systems is preferred.
• Strong ability to build effective relationships with cross‑functional teams (Program, ASO Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing).
• Outstanding communication skills, including clear and inclusive communication up to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage immediate and future needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and efficiently.
• Outstanding leadership skills with a track record of delivering results.
• High integrity with effective coaching and mentoring skills.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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.
• Active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time.

Salary grade 5: $65,100–$109,300
Salary grade 6: $74,300–$124,500
Salary grade 7: $86,600–$144,900
Salary grade 8: $99,100–$166,200
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