ABOUT US:

Troy Design & Manufacturing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Our Company not only provides a competitive wage and benefit package but also provides an opportunity to work across a wide spectrum of challenging projects.  We encourage you to learn about our company’s history, culture, product leadership and vision. POSITION TITLE:                 Design & Release EngineerDEPARTMENT NAME/#:      Program Management Dept. #90REPORTS TO:                        M1 SupervisorSCOPE OF AUTHORITY:       Responsible for supporting the Design & Release of OPD parts / CO parts for V408 programPRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of a M1 Supervisor, the FOM  is the primary customer interface responsible for the successful delivery of the V408 project representing the manufacturing activity for an assigned vehicle program and plant.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and provide CAD proposals to resolve issues according to the function of the part and attribute affected 

Lead design direction for necessary functional part coverage Lead design direction for interface between various environments (DPA

checks) Lead interface with VO for installation feasibility of proposed functional

package Lead design direction for part attachment Ensure that part meet functional / attribute requirements Support the release of the part Support supplier selection Validate VP Underbody/Upperbody parts during BOM Validation. Work with Ford PPM / Planning / Purchasing to ensure proper sourcing. Manage issues stemming from the VP and PPM activity. Determine source for bridging part fabrication. On-site support during M1 build launch event. Attends customer directed meetings when required. Performs other duties and required or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial), or equivalent work experience, school plus a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in CAE Modeling  \ Manufacturing

Proficiency with MS Office suite. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with manufacturing processes. Knowledge in tools (production and prototype) /cost estimation Can work independently and with others. Flexible, positive attitude and leadership characteristics

PREFERRED:

Knowledge of TCE  and Vis Mockup Knowledge of WERS and AVBOM Minimum of 4 years of related experience. Automotive related process experience