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In this position... 
The Axle System Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and release of axle systems of an externally purchased axle system for vehicle programs. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, managing program timing, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement to meet or exceed warranty targets.

You'll have... 
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on axle systems or axle components.

Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Strong knowledge of axle system/component design, development, and validation.
Experience working with external suppliers.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects.
Familiarity with PPAP and GPDS processes.
Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA.

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. 

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

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.      

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.  

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What you'll do…

System Design and Development:

Manage axle system design, performance, and integration with the supplier. Manage requirements and lead design reviews with the supplier. Ensure design meets all performance, manufacturability, and cost requirements. Participate in DFMEA/PFMEA and develop validation plans.

Program Management:

Lead CPMT meetings to track progress and resolve issues. Manage project timing, ensuring adherence to program milestones (GPDS). Proactively resolve technical issues and manage engineering changes. Maintain all documentation.

Quality and Warranty:

Monitor warranty data. Lead supplier in root cause analysis. Implement quality improvements to reduce warranty claims. Ensure PPAP compliance and participate in supplier audits.

Supplier Management:

Maintain regular communication with the supplier. Conduct quarterly on-site visits. Host in-person meetings. Travel to supplier plants quarterly.