Product Development Engineer-10 Speed RWD Transmission Systems

Ford • Livonia, MI

22h • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford made history and now works to transform the future for its customers, communities, and families. Employees' work is visible on the road daily, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles; you can build what matters. Product Development utilizes design thinking and user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight customers, bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. There are global opportunities to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more. This specific position is for a 10 speed RWD transmission systems engineer, responsible for integration into vehicle space. The company seeks a self-starter who takes ownership of the product and delivers on cost, quality, and vehicle milestone requirements on time. This critical area covers responsibilities from program initiation through launch. The D&R Engineer manages product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also involves facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements. The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem. Additionally, the D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar degree.
• 1 year of automotive transmission or powertrain experience.
• 1 year of CAD experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or similar degree.
• Vehicle repair or vehicle diagnostics background.
• Cal tools experience preferred, ATI, INCA, ETAS, etc.
• CAE/FEA, fluid CFD and another Analytical tools preferred.
• Electrical component or electrical system experience preferred.
• Ford design/release experience preferred.
• Hands-on problem solver and strong root cause skills.
• Independent, self-starter when required.
• Good communicator and can foster relationships with suppliers.
• A “be curious” and “continuous improvement” mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a PD engineer responsible for 10 speed RWD and their integration into vehicle spaces.
• Take ownership of the DV and PV strategies to deliver a best-in-class powertrain system.
• Work as a team to improve part quality and increase the customer experience.
• Own and deliver transmission system level assessments and evidence for key GPDS milestones.
• Lead Key life test and other dyno testing requirements and execution of system signoff requirements.
• Must be in Livonia Michigan 4 days a week or more depending on specific testing/hardware needs.
• Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing related improvement actions.
• Short term travel may be required.

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: Entry Level