Product Development Engineer-10 Speed RWD Transmission Systems

Ford • Livonia, MI

2d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for integrating 10-speed rear-wheel-drive transmission systems into vehicle spaces and owning product delivery for cost, quality, and vehicle milestones. The role supports the program from initiation through launch, with responsibility for transmission system development, testing, and signoff. The position is based in Livonia, Michigan, and requires being onsite at least four days per week, with additional onsite time depending on testing and hardware needs. Short-term travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar degree.
• At least 1 year of automotive transmission or powertrain experience.
• At least 1 year of CAD experience.
• Must be able to work onsite in Livonia, Michigan, four or more days per week, with onsite frequency potentially varying based on testing and hardware needs.
• Short-term travel may be required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree.
• Vehicle repair or vehicle diagnostics background.
• Experience with calibration tools such as ATI, INCA, or ETAS.
• Experience with CAE/FEA, fluid CFD, or other analytical tools.
• Electrical component or electrical system experience.
• Ford design/release experience.
• Hands-on problem-solving and strong root-cause skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good communication skills and ability to foster supplier relationships.
• Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a product development engineer for 10-speed RWD transmissions and integrate them into vehicle spaces.
• Own the design verification (DV) and production verification (PV) strategies to deliver a best-in-class powertrain system.
• Work with the team to improve part quality and the customer experience.
• Own and deliver transmission system-level assessments and evidence for key GPDS milestones.
• Lead key life tests, other dynamometer testing requirements, and execution of system signoff requirements.
• Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing-related improvement actions.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new-parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level