Product Development Engineer - Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems - D&R

Ford • Dearborn, MI

7d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford is seeking a Product Development Engineer focused on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components. This Design & Release (D&R) role involves the design, development, release, and validation of ICE components, specifically for the Nano V6 Powerpack team. The engineer will contribute to new model program milestones, hardware delivery from concept to production, and current model quality and cost efficiency actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of internal combustion engine component and system/subsystem D&R experience.
• Responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis.
• Facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans
• Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and background
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and release ICE subsystem and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
• Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• 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.

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