Product Development Engineer - Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Components

Ford Motor • Livonia, MI

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for an Underbody Systems design & release engineer in product development specifically focused on Hydraulic Components: main control valve bodies, mechanical pumps, electrical pumps, and torque converters. The primary job function will be design iteration and optimization for both current and future Ford Motor Company products. We are looking for a motivated component engineer who is capable of immediate participation and design ownership responsibilities. We need someone with a persistent engineering curiosity to learn and solve complex problems. The role requires an engineer capable of a structured root cause problem solving approach; with good communication, organization, and teamwork skills. Prior experience with either leading supplier interface discussions and / or project management are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 1 year of Engineering experience (any industry or field)
• Hands-on problem solver and strong root cause skills
• Independent,; self-starter when required
• Good communicator and can foster relationships with suppliers
• Must be in Livonia, Michigan 4 days per week
• Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Hydraulic component or Hydraulic system experience preferred
• Transmission, Powertrain, or Driveline experience preferred
• Ford design & release experience preferred
• Quality & Warranty experience preferred
• CAD, CAE/FEA, CFD, MBSE experience preferred
• Prior experience with either leading supplier interface discussions and / or project management are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a PD D&R Engineer responsible for main control valve body, mechanical pump, electrical pump, and torque converter components.
• Take ownership of the component, work hand-in-hand with technical specialists and suppliers.
• Work with Ford analytical teams, systems engineers, and suppliers to define component duty cycles
• Lead teams through validation of components and sub-assemblies
• Lead structured root cause investigations
• Define ES Specs for components and suppliers.
• Complete design assessments including design rules, requirements, assembly stacks, and print updates
• Must be approved to travel globally.

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