eMotor System Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

35d • $68,300 - $192,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrified Propulsion Engineering (EPE) organization is responsible for delivering the best fuel economy and refined Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric vehicles in every segment in which we contend. We strive to consistently provide the best customer vehicle value and profitability while delivering performance, durability, and fuel economy/range objectives. Take advantage of this opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic and growing organizations in Ford and to further Ford's "Power of Choice" initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• 3+ years in product development
• Experience in eMotor, xEV transmission, power unit, gearbox design and testing activity. Experience with a build to print or in-house manufactured commodity is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• MSEE or MSME graduate degree preferred
• 2+ years in mechanical design engineering
• Strong working knowledge of design for manufacturability
• Experience working with suppliers. International supplier experience preferred.
• Experience in Quality Disciplines (FMA, SCAAF etc.) and GPDS Deliverables
• Six sigma green or black belt
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams and driving product development issues to resolution
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of powertrain testing tools, analytical and CAE tools and performance modeling
• Knowledge of Ford processes and Tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineer to design, development, new technology implementation and validation of eMotor stator and rotor assembly
• Lead pre-program eMotor design, drawing, material selection and prototype building
• Lead prototype builds by collaborating with part suppliers, equipment suppliers and powertrain manufacturing team
• Lead prototype testing with part suppliers, assembly equipment suppliers and eMotor testing team. Support eMotor DV test reports
• Lead technology innovation to motor design by innovation, invention disclosures, benchmarking xEV competition
• Lead benchmarking eMotor assembly and components at Level 1 through 4
• Develop engineering specifications, quality documents like Boundary Diagram, P-Diagram, DFMEA and SCCAF for components and assembly
• Develop MSA for GD&T and functional requirements of components and assembly
• Develop in-process, control plan and eMotor tests jointly with component D&R and manufacturing team
• Lead system engineering meetings to collaborate between core EM, materials, D&R and testing teams. Provide technical support for ongoing programs to program teams, D&R engineers, powertrain manufacturing teams.
• Integrate lessons learned from previous programs and benchmarking to ensure robust prevent recurrence actions are in place.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level