Reliability Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Perform DVP Requirements & Design Rule Classification Audits in FEDE .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $84,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DFMEA, DVP&R, and SCCAF/SCCP methodologies, with a strong analytical mindset for evaluating engineering data and conducting audits. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and effectively communicate findings.

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DFMEADVP&RSCCAF/SCCPJiraAI Toolsets

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Hard Skills

Automotive EngineeringValidationQuality ExperienceRoot Cause Analysis8D Problem-SolvingEngineering Data AnalysisChange Point AnalysisRobustness Check ListsProcess Control MethodsControl Plans

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetAttention to DetailEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

FEDETeamcenter

Industry Keywords

Quality FrameworkMCE/FCE Quality ReviewsPAC PapersCommodity DRP Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform DVP Requirements & Design Rule Classification Audits in FEDE
Execute DVP&R and Design Rule Evidence Audits by evaluating test reports, physical/virtual validation results, and pass/fail evidence
Conduct SCCAF/SCCP Audits across assigned commodities and log major findings in Jira
Review Change Point Analyses and core DFMEAs for completeness, boundary clarity, and failure mode coverage
Analyze High Time-in-Service warranty data to generate Robustness Check Lists
Drive cross-functional engineering actions to close out Robustness Check List items
Audit linkage between DFMEA failure causes and SCCAF characteristic sheets
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on Process Control Methods and Control Plans
Draft and validate engineering content for PAC papers
Complete commodity DRP deliverables
Support MCE/FCE quality reviews
Compile technical substantiation and evidence for Redesign Credit applications
Compile commodity-level defect and reliability data into the Quality Framework
Prepare and present findings and status updates at Quality Panels
Participate in department standard work development and execution
Use and develop AI tools to streamline and automate workstreams

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Automotive, or Systems); or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum of 1 year of automotive engineering, validation, or quality experience
Solid knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, SCCAF/SCCP, 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis, and GPDS milestone gates
Working proficiency with FEDE (DVP, FMA modules), Jira, Teamcenter, and engineering data analysis tools
Requires use of AI toolsets
Strong analytical mindset and attention to technical detail
Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and clearly communicate findings to leadership
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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