Design and Release Engineer – Driveshafts

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and release of engineering solutions for driveshaft performance, efficiency and durability
• Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis
• Facilitate supplier data integration
• Develop CAD studies to support design improvements
• Utilize product check-in/check-out, version control, data release and change management within Ford's PLM ecosystem
• Perform CAD feasibility analyses, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal and clearance checks
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality and other engineering teams
• Manage testing and validation protocols for reliability, safety and compliance
• Conduct data analysis and provide technical insights for product improvements
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings and project planning
• Resolve complex engineering issues and mentor team members
• Deliver to cost and quality targets

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2 years of experience with driveshafts in an automotive domain or similar, including internships, co-ops and SAE
• 1 year of CAD experience
• Ability to travel occasionally, estimated less than 10%
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with performance and durability testing, including dynamometer and in-vehicle validation (preferred)
• Understanding and application of Systems Engineering principles (preferred)
• Familiarity with Ford's Design and Release Tools, including WERS, Teamcenter, FEDE and ED&T, and processes including DVP, DFMEA, Quality History and Warranty Analysis (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software for simulation, analysis and modeling, including CAD and CAE software (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and creative approach to engineering solutions (preferred)
• Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills (preferred)
• Ability to collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in CAD design and analysis, particularly in driveshaft performance and durability within the automotive sector. Proficient in managing product release processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that meet cost and quality targets.

• Driveshaft Performance Analysis
• CAD Design Experience
• Systems Engineering Principles
• Performance and Durability Testing
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

• CAD Software Proficiency
• Data Analysis
• Mass Attribute Analysis
• Feasibility Analysis
• Change Management
• Technical Insights
• Dynamometer Testing
• In-Vehicle Validation
• Draft Angle Analysis
• Clearance Checks

• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Domain
• Product Release
• Quality History
• Warranty Analysis
• DVP
• DFMEA

• Ford's PLM Ecosystem
• WERS
• Teamcenter
• FEDE
• ED&T
• Microsoft Office Suite
• CAE Software