Restraints Systems DRE Engineer

Company introduction We are a leading automotive manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and excellence in vehicle safety and design. Role summary / purpose As an Applications Engineer General, you will design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring our safety systems meet corporate, regulatory, and local requirements while supporting production quality and manufacturing excellence. Key responsibilities • Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs, including Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering wheels, Buckles, and Height adjusters • Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components according to company-specific benchmarks • Design parts to comply with Corporate, Regulatory and Local Requirements, considering Worldwide Customers Requirements, Engineering Specifications, and Systems Design specifications as well as Manufacturing and Assembly requirements • Translate Customer, Regulatory, and Product requirements into engineering targets • Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through company systems • Manage incorporation of new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants and lead discussions with involved parties including suppliers • Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues • Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production • Manage project timing, release drawings and engineering specifications • Create FMA Documents, DVP&R, and quality documents • Ensure part delivery on time for each program milestone • Track supplier deliverables Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's Degree • 3+ years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities • Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements including but not limited to FMVSS, IIHS, etc. • Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems • Good program management skills with the ability to manage a number of assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately Required skills • Product Development expertise • Project timing and release management • Technical documentation and specification creation • Supplier tracking and management • Quality assurance and compliance knowledge Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Master's Degree • Knowledge of Ford processes and systems • Experience in other interfacing interior commodities such as cockpit trim Employment details – type, location, hours Target Start Date: 28-SEP-2026 Original Duration: 364 Days Work Hours: Standard Shift - Morning Location: World Headquarters Building (WHQ), 20901 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI, 48124 Building: WHQ South (PDC) Travel Required: No Employment Type: Hybrid (Expected to be onsite at PDC, Dearborn for a minimum of 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday and Friday as needed.) Equal opportunity statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.