Product Development Engineer - Engine Components

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a CPMT leader role on Ford's 3.0L Nano engine program. The specific areas / sub-systems of responsibility would be within the base engine / long block and would be defined at the point of employment and joining the base engine team based on the successful candidate’s skill set and experience coupled with the skill set of the existing team. Examples of the ‘base engine’ / long block sub-systems are; Cyl Block, Heads, PCV, Sealing, Covers, Valvetrain, VCT’s, Cam Drive, Piston and Rod, Crankshaft, Bearings, Oil pump & Lubrication, Cooling, Fuel, FEAD, Ignition, Etc. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of Design and Release Experience
• The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership ability, able to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholder
• Technical expertise/experience with Gasoline internal combustion engines, specifically base engine design and release

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma experience
• Base engine testing experience
• 1D & 3D simulation methodologies – Both and Static and Dynamic

Responsibilities

• Lead new/forward model product development of the base engine sub system for new engine platforms
• Design, develop, and release components
• Lead/Support resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues as they arise
• Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation
• Lead Sub System CPMT activities.
• Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).
• Lead drawing releases and changes.
• Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg/assembly plants.
• Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.
• Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to PPAP new components, support programs, and resolve quality issues
• Travel to suppliers and engine plants for launch and quality support, including both domestic and international travel as needed.
• WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, concerns and notice processing.
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.

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