Product Development Engineer - eDrive Unit Systems Design and Release

Ford • Livonia, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dedicated team at the forefront of automotive electrified propulsion system design, development, and integration. This job position includes ownership of eDrive Unit systems engineering for future model designs/vehicles. Candidates will need to be confident with coordination of cross-functional technical alignment on assumptions and sign-off requirements. This position requires an equal aptitude for both project management, delivery, and technical problem solving.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree
• 4+ years of experience in managing/delivering powertrain programs through launch
• Proactive, self-starter that can handle multiple assignments at a time
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated to deliver results with minimal direction
• Desire to lead cross-functional working teams
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal skills and presentation
• MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) experience i.e. Magic Draw
• CAD experience

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in engineering or similar degree
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and prior experience authoring requirements
• Basic understanding of electrified powertrain system function and attributes at the subsystem and vehicle levels desired but not require
• Strong GPDS (Global Product Development System) knowledge

Responsibilities

• Work with internal component D&Rs from both UNSE (Underbody Systems Engineering) and ESE (Electrified Systems Engineering) to lead overall internal systems design
• System Design rule assessments
• System cooling/lubrication design
• GVWR, Vmax, Torque limit assessment. Duty Cycle and durability assessments.
• Requirements Cascade to Component engineers. SSDS (Sub-Systems Design Specification) management.
• Layout and stack up sign off
• Overall Component test alignment
• Weight management and optimization
• eDrive Unit Warranty Analysis for current model electric vehicles globally
• Work with Vehicle program Team to ensure proper execution of external interfaces
• Vehicle Package Signoff
• Vehicle Attribute Interface
• Acoustic Cover Systems lead
• As installed Systems lead
• Vehicle Attribute Interface

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees