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# Design and Release Engineer-Steering Systems

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $65,100.0 - $166,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Dynamics, Minitab, Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP), Systems Modeling Language, Software Technical Review, Test Scripts, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4d56025248ce334d

## About the Role

BSME, BSEE, or similar engineering degree from an accredited institution.
2 years of automotive steering systems experience.
1 year of CAD experience.

Even better, you may have...
MS Engineering or Technical/Engineering Management (or related).
Prior experience as a Design & Release Engineer and/or Core/foundation engineering experience.
Prior experience with chassis, steering, or other safety-critical components.
Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA), DFMEA, FUSA.
Systems Engineering exposure (SySML/MBSE, SDS Requirements, Functional Specifications).
Statistical Data Analysis / Minitab.
GD&T and reading prints.
Working knowledge of Ford engineering tools: WERS, FEDE, Teamcenter.
Advanced problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, DOE, Is/Is Not tools).
CAD (CATIA).
Supplier management / RFQ experience.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Strong teamwork; able to work independently.

## Description

The Steering Engineer is responsible for the Steering Column, Locks, Shift Lever, Intermediate Shaft, and Dash Boot across the full engineering lifecycle - from requirements and standards development through supplier technical management and design execution. You will join a team that strives to ensure engineering technical excellence with a focus on reliability, Failure Mode Avoidance, quality, technical design reviews, and robust design sign-off.

What you'll do...

Manage steering component suppliers, including technical development and RFQ support.
Review, release and maintain 2D & 3D CAD models and Engineering Specifications.
Develop and maintain foundational standards and processes (DFMEA/FUSA, SDS Requirements, Functional Specifications, Design Rules, Interface Drawings, Test Methods, SCAFF/SCCP).
Review and sign off on supplier test reports and validation data.
Deliver program timing, cost, weight and quality targets.
Develop Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and Reliability documentation.
Design, develop and package Upper Steering systems and components.
Support execution of the Upper Steering Commodity Business Plan and new supplier/technology development.
Resolve design, package, and quality issues; support Prevent Recurrence activities for FSA, Stop Ship, and High-Priority issues.
Participate in Technical Design Reviews to ensure clean sign-off against requirements and design rules with disciplined DVP&Rs.
Prepare and present project/technical milestone status reports.
Develop and analyze complex dimensional stack-ups.
Support vehicle CAE, NVH, Dynamics and Safety teams as needed.
Perform vehicle build sign-offs; support vehicle launches and issue resolution.
Support Ford/supplier plant reviews (APQP, PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans).
Work with the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT), Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) and suppliers to track and improve warranty performance.
Identify and implement cost-saving ideas.
Domestic and international travel to supplier/Ford manufacturing sites as needed (approximately 1-2 times per year per site).