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Job description
We are a global automotive manufacturer committed to delivering innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We bring breakthrough products and services that delight our customers, with opportunities around the world to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more.
Role summary / purpose
The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release, and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures including hoods, frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, and decklids. You will drive design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost and weight throughout development and the production life of the products. You will lead suppliers and guide the design of HLM components while achieving compliance with requirements, design rules, and manufacturing assembly requirements.
Key responsibilities
Lead HLM system design and development within different organizations to deliver regulatory requirements, design rules, and functional deliverables
Manage and lead HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Understand the Global Product Development System and create plans to deliver on time
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces are evaluated and validated
Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews
Perform and/or review sign-off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies including dimensional stackups, GDT layouts, CAE, dynamic calculations, and simulations
Actively participate in Technical Design Reviews
Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle
Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter
Compile, document, sign-off, and present evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements
Develop HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and DVPRs
Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
Develop ESOW, Engineering concepts, and participate in the Sourcing Process, SOBA, and EDT review for piece cost and tooling cost
Identify validation, durability, and functional tests required per SDS, ES, DVP, and FEDE
Address issues with root cause analysis, 8Ds, 5Why, and permanent corrective actions implementation
Apply knowledge of Six Sigma principles
Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level
Assist with parts implementation and sign-off at assembly plants and quality issues at all milestones
Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process
Lead HLM system on vehicle launches at supplier, Ford Assembly, and other manufacturing plants
Travel to supplier, manufacturing, and testing sites when required
Requirements - education & experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field
2 years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms (can include experience from internships and coursework)
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Automotive latching systems such as side door latching, tailgate/liftgate latch, or latching systems
Automotive product engineer and/or design release engineer
Body closures systems
Seat mechanism and/or seat structures
Farming and/or oil drilling mechanism product design
Airplane landing gear mechanism product engineering
Heavy construction mechanism product engineering
Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and MS Azure SharePoint
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload
Required skills
CAD capability such as CATIA 3DX with Teamcenter familiarity and CAE tools and software
Product engineering - integrate requirements, design, validation, supplier, and manufacturing inputs into production-ready solutions
Root cause analysis - use data, testing, and structured analysis to confirm and resolve technical root causes
Six Sigma methodology - use data-driven methods to improve quality, reliability, and process performance
VisMockup - use digital mockup tools to verify packaging, clearances, assembly access, and mechanism motion
WERS - create and maintain part releases, BOM data, engineering changes, and effectivity
Production release - complete accurate, timely releases of parts, drawings, specifications, BOMs, and revisions
Management of product release, CAD, and BOM structures including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis
Facilitation of supplier data integration and development of CAD studies to support and drive design improvements
Nice-to-have / preferred skills
Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications like seat and seat structures
Software literacy and mechatronics experience
Strong understanding of statistical analysis
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
Experience with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and SCAFs
Knowledge of the Phased PPAP process
Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GDT
Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known
Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required
This is a fully onsite position based in Dearborn, Michigan. The role requires onsite presence 5 days a week in office and/or at Ford plant facilities. Occasional travel to supplier test facilities, supplier and Ford stamping/assembly plants may be required.
Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.
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Worksite address
dearborn, MI, 48120, US
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