Product Development Engineer-Transmissions
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! In this position, join the team defining the future of Ford Motor Company’s powertrain portfolio. As a Clutch Design & Release Engineer, you will support the rapidly growing complexity of Hybrid and ICE Transmission programs. This is a "cradle-to-grave" ownership role: you will lead the design, development, and production release of critical clutch components that directly impact vehicle performance, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), and durability.
Requirements
- Support Hybrid and ICE Transmission programs.
- Lead the design, development, and production release of critical clutch components.
- Impact vehicle performance, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), and durability.
- Manage product release CAD and BOM structures.
- Facilitate supplier data integration.
- Develop CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
- Understand and utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
- Perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools.
- Conduct draft angle analysis.
- Perform undercut detection.
- Validate minimum bend radius for sheet metal.
- Perform clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis.
- Facilitate supplier data integration and develop CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
- Understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
- Perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
