VIN Tracking Design Release Engineer

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Job Requirements: Proactively assist suppliers to ensure a "Flawless Product" launch of a component, system and module (including but not limited to the following events): * BS in Engineering * Know the program requirements (including service) * Participate actively in supplier technical and process capability / design and validation reviews * Conduct problem resolution and continuous improvement efforts * Lead periodic risk assessment of Ford Motor Company / Supplier readiness * Communicate assessment status, including the sign-off and approval of progress throughout the product development process * Review and approve all supplier deliverables * Identify, measure, monitor and control critical to quality characteristics of the product / launch * Assure that all Ford Motor Company methodologies / processes are maximized and enhanced * Communicate with other Functional Engineering activities to resolve issues between interfacing components. * Develop vehicle package for the commodity * Utilize FEDE / WERS as the master program BOM including key attribute data for all parts. * Take ownership of and maintain parts in FEDE / WERS which are manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY or are "build-to-print" parts not supplier designed. * Ensure CAD-to-BOM alignment throughout program * Sign-off on System / Sub-system Assembly PFMEA and Control Plan (MSOW selection number) * Define supplier traceability requirements in accordance with FAP02-007 (reference GMR-2133). Continuously, support throughout the Ford Motor Company Product Development Process to ensure a "Flawless Product" launch (including but not limited to the following events): * Supplier technical and process capability / design reviews * Program improvement efforts & recovery plans * Communicate all risks to FORD MOTOR COMPANY * Product / program status reviews * Ensure all deliverables are met * All critical to quality characteristics of the product / launch * Develop product and process assurance plans that maximize the utilization technical resources while ensuring both product and process * Ensure the required SCCAFs are identified, approved, monitored and controlled. * Incorporate all optimization improvements to design * Utilize Ford Motor Company-provided hard points for package/architecture * Take ownership of parts which are loaded in FEDE / WERS, create new entries as required, maintain accurate and provide records * Obtain FEDE / WERS access, remote access and training (as required) Demonstrate the utilization of the following disciplines: * Design for Assembly * Design for Manufacturing * Total Cost Management * Design for Service * Design for Environment/Recyclability/Re-manufacturing * Support Total Cost Process as needed, i.e. Input into Waterfalls, Design Efficiency Analysis (DEA) Engineering prove-out including: * Ensure the required SCCAFs are identified, approved, monitored and controlled * Development and maintenance of Design & Process FMEAs * Compliance with requirements (i.e., TM, GAP, Specification, Design Rules, TGSS) * Evidence of compliance to technical requirements * Develop and maintain Risk and Opportunity list for cost/weight/investment/function for all targets from inception to launch * Ensure design & compliance with production & aftermarket homologation requirements for all parts (including service)

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