Design & Release Engineer

​Position Description:

• Driver Information Design & Release Engineer

• Interpretation and application of system specifications for features and functions related to driver information and instrument cluster.

• Lead issue investigation, fault analysis, data gathering (e.g. CAN logs), documentation and resolution of all issues reported throughout the vehicle development cycle which involve driver information components.

• Lead issue management, tracking and report out in Ford systems (e.g. AIMS, JIRA).

• Coordination of cross carline software delivery into vehicle program timeline, following software release and signoff processes.

• Lead software deployment and reflash activities onto development vehicles, test benches and breadboards.

• Lead design validation and verification activities for driver information components and the associated sub-systems.

• Analysis of test results considering specifications of interfacing functions.

• Support diagnostics-related tasks including component configuration (e.g. VSCS) and diagnostics specifications.

• Conduct vehicle level testing and signoff per global component requirement to GPDS timeline.

• Support supplier technical design reviews and workshops.

• Support regular internal design reviews and data presentation to senior management.

• Engineering sign-off in alignment with Supervisor

• Presentation of project status and results including recommendations for decisions for parts/systems towards Supervisor or supplier

• Support component release and BoM management.

• Support vehicle launch activities to meet program requirements (PPAP plans, AIMS resolution, part supply).

• Application of given priorities regarding function, quality, cost, weight and timing in close collaboration with North American and Merkenich core teams

• Confirmation that the design meets customer requirements, e.g. function, design, ergonomics and complies with legal and safety requirements

• Coordination of system specifications with pre-development teams regarding regional requirements as well as function owners.

• Support creation of work plans for project management and monitoring within GPDS.

• Support cross-function activities to resolve vehicle level functional, package and process issues.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, DET).

• Proficiency in software issue management (Jira or similar).

• An effective communicator and presenter, with the ability to build and maintain team and

• Ability to demonstrate use of initiative, perseverance and liaison skills

• Full UK driving license

Experience Required:

• 5+ years experience in automotive product development or similar industry.

• Project management skills with a thorough attention to detail

Experience Preferred:

• Good knowledge of Ford development process and tools (e.g. GPDS, FMA, eFDVS, software releasing, TCe, WERS, etc.) would be a strong advantage

Education Required:

• A relevant engineering degree (e.g. Electrical/Electronics, Automotive, etc.).