Restraints Electronics Module Development Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles.

Come build what matters.

In this position... Product Development Engineer to support current and future Ford vehicle models responsible for the design and release and program application work for Passive Safety Electronics, Restraints Control Module and Crash sensors. Closely work with full-service suppliers to release hardware, software and calibration on time with highest quality.

- Strong understanding and application of engineering subject areas (e.g. engineering specifications, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, six sigma, etc.)

- Highly motivated, extremely proactive, substantial attention to detail

- Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others)

- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both oral and written

- Ability to work with many activities and champion issue resolution

- Knowledgeable in using AI tools, software coding and analyzing

- Understanding of circuit design and worst-case circuit analysis

- Knowledgeable about signal transfer and mechanical-electrical interfaces

- CAD packaging experience and/or experience in 3DX, CATIA and Team Center

- Operational knowledge of desktop productivity and CAD software

- Detailed understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development process

- Familiar with CAN networking tools, diagnostic protocols and trouble shooting

- Knowledgeable about safety targets, deployable devices and safety functionality

- Understanding/experience with the design and development of automotive electrical features

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

- 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DP1

- Responsible for the Design and Release and Program Application work for Passive Safety Electronics system. - Stay in sync with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets - Ensure components are accurately packaged for each vehicle application - Understand and apply Global Product Development System process - Familiar with Ford processes (e.g.

WERS, IVS, FEDE, JFROG, VSEM, JIRA, etc.) - Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (e.g. Quality History, P-Diagram, FMEA, etc.) - Apply Six-Sigma, 3L5W and 8D issue resolution processes - Conduct Design Validation at the breadboard, HIL, bench simulation and in vehicle - Sign off on Compliance Demonstration Plan and Report - Support the Sourcing Process (e.g. investment, piece price, tooling cost reviews, etc.) - Follow the Technical Design Review process - Release parts through the product life cycle - Support Change Control meetings - Audit and update Bill of Material with accurate part levels and usage, for all builds and post Job 1 - Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly - Identify validation, durability and functional test

requirements - Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at part level - Parts implementation/sign-off in assembly plant and assistance with quality issues in all Milestones - Review/manage program direction letter revisions and proceed accordingly if affected - Support prototype and vehicle launch - Provide technical assistance to supplier through the supplier engagement process - Participate in core activities based on skills, knowledge and desire You'll have...

• Strong understanding and application of engineering subject areas (e.g. engineering specifications, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, six sigma, etc.)

• Highly motivated, extremely proactive, substantial attention to detail

• Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others)

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both oral and written

• Ability to work with many activities and champion issue resolution

• Knowledgeable in using AI tools, software coding and analyzing

• Understanding of circuit design and worst-case circuit analysis

• Knowledgeable about signal transfer and mechanical-electrical interfaces

• CAD packaging experience and/or experience in 3DX, CATIA and Team Center

• Operational knowledge of desktop productivity and CAD software

• Detailed understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development process

• Familiar with CAN networking tools, diagnostic protocols and trouble shooting

• Knowledgeable about safety targets, deployable devices and safety functionality

• Understanding/experience with the design and development of automotive electrical features

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

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DP1 What you'll do...

• Responsible for the Design and Release and Program Application work for Passive Safety Electronics system.
• Stay in sync with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets
• Ensure components are accurately packaged for each vehicle application
• Understand and apply Global Product Development System process
• Familiar with Ford processes (e.g. WERS, IVS, FEDE, JFROG, VSEM, JIRA, etc.)
• Follow Robustness Engineering Disciplines (e.g. Quality History, P-Diagram, FMEA, etc.)
• Apply Six-Sigma, 3L5W and 8D issue resolution processes
• Conduct Design Validation at the breadboard, HIL, bench simulation and in vehicle
• Sign off on Compliance Demonstration Plan and Report
• Support the Sourcing Process (e.g. investment, piece price, tooling cost reviews, etc.)
• Follow the Technical Design Review process
• Release parts through the product life cycle
• Support Change Control meetings
• Audit and update Bill of Material with accurate part levels and usage, for all builds and post Job 1
• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly
• Identify validation, durability and functional test requirements
• Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at part level
• Parts implementation/sign-off in assembly plant and assistance with quality issues in all Milestones
• Review/manage program direction letter revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
• Support prototype and vehicle launch
• Provide technical assistance to supplier through the supplier engagement process
• Participate in core activities based on skills, knowledge and desire