Product Development Engineer - Hypoid Gear and Differential Assembly

Ford Motor Company • Livonia, MI

8d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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! This position is for a hypoid gear and differential assembly product development engineer in the Underbody Mechanical Components Department. Engineer will be responsible for current and future model hypoid gears, differential assemblies and all the components inside the differential assembly that they own. This position will be highly technical and cover a range of different mechanical components related to axles.

Requirements

• Engineering degree required
• Strong interests in mechanical component and system design
• GD&T knowledge and ability to read & update blue prints
• Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data, stacks and VSA studies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

Nice To Haves

• Strong engineering and prior Design & Release background preferred.
• Hypoid &/or straight bevel gear knowledge/experience preferred.
• WERS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter preferred.
• Prior launch experience preferred.
• Strong communication & organizational skills
• Highly motivated, passionate leader
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passion to progress state of the art in gear and differential design
• Experience with gear design and analysis software preferred. Kimos, GEMS, AnSol/Calyx (Hypoid 3D, Hypoid K, Trans 3D), Romax, etc

Responsibilities

• Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
• Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
• Including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly
• Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials
• Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded)
• Own eLocker differentials and components
• Create and maintain FMA Documents
• Create and complete DVP’s
• Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed
• Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers
• Lead ‘Team of 4’ cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components
• Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS)
• Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing
• Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts
• Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant
• Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1
• Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs
• Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials
• Support Full Service Suppliers as needed
• Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant

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
• Education Level: Associate degree