Product Development Engineer - Engines

Ford • Dearborn, MI

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

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In this position...

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Component Program Module Team Leader / Design & Release Engineer to join our innovative engine development team on Ford Panther Diesel Engine program. The specific area/sub-system of responsibility would be Engine Cooling, which includes a number of different engine cooling parts and interface to vehicle cooling system.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• 5+ years of Component and System/Subsystem D&R Experience; Internal combustion engine experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and lead in a team environment.
• Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing (Stamping, Bending, Welding) processes.
• Strong Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and background.
• Effective oral and written communicator that can influence, motivate, negotiate, and collaborate internally and externally.
• Effective organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Technical expertise/experience with Diesel internal combustion engines, specifically base engine design and release
• Experience with Ford internal PD systems (GPDS, FEDE, WERS, AIMS, SREA, Teamcenter, 3DX, Etc.) and MS Office Applications
• Green Belt certification (or black belt)
• Base engine testing
• 1D & 3D simulation methodologies – Both and Static and Dynamic
• Base engine Sub-system design & development
• NVH - Noise Vibration & Harshness
• Design for manufacture
• Knowledge of Ford Motor Company’s Global Product Development System and design release process

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 release 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 support programs and resolve quality issues, including travel both domestic and international when required.
• WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, Concerns and SREA processing.
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, FEDE, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, OPTEX, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
• Create, complete, and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution using a structured 8D documented approach.
• Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
• Lead/Support change control activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.
• 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.

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