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In this position...
Ford Motor Company is looking for a Design and Release Engineer for Brake Controls Hardware. This position can have global responsibility of multiple vehicle lines. Based in Livonia, Michigan, responsibilities include the design and package of components, overall system performance, cost and quality. Brake Controls hardware includes Anti-lock Brake Modules, Electronic Stability Control Modules, and Electronic Brake Boosters. As part of a safety system, the design and release engineer must also complete Federal Motor Vehicle Safety System (FMVSS) documentation and compliance.
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.
What you'll do...
Design and release brake control modules, and brackets -- fully own all deliverables associated with your systems.
Guide supplier partners through the Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) process.
Perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.
Work with chassis controls foundation team to establish requirements for advanced brake control systems and emerging new technologies.
Work with other functional areas within Ford (Electrical, Powertrain, and Vehicle Program teams) to ensure that all vehicle interfaces are defined and supported.
Support vehicle testing, rig testing, and Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations to demonstrate system functionality.
Manage system quality, cost and timing to ensure high-quality program deliverables.
You'll have...
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
4 years of design or development experience in chassis or powertrain controls.
Even better, you may have...
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
Experience with FMEA and related Failure Mode Avoidance processes.
Familiarity with vehicle network communication (CAN).
Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to troubleshoot & fix vehicle problems.
Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation.
Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period
Familiarity with Computer added design systems - TeamCenter / 3DX.
Experience with complex system analysis tools & methods.
Experience with Problem Solving Methods.
Experience with Software and Electrical interfaces.
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.
This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline
- 4 years of design or development experience in chassis or powertrain controls
- Ability to complete FMVSS documentation and ensure regulatory compliance for safety systems
- Manage CAD and BOM structures, PLM/version control and data release processes
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
- Experience with FMEA and Failure Mode Avoidance processes
- Familiarity with vehicle network communication (CAN)
- Experience with TeamCenter / 3DX or similar PLM/CAD systems
- Experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop, rig testing, and vehicle testing
- Supplier management experience and cost negotiation
- Experience with complex system analysis tools and problem solving methods
- Experience with software and electrical interfaces for vehicle systems
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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