Product Development Engineer - Systems Engineering

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

3h • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Engine Systems Engineer on an Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating engines into Ford products across the global manufacturing footprint on forward model applications. The role involves working with Ford Engine Plants, Vehicle Assembly Plants, and suppliers on engineering design, manufacturing, quality, and launch activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree.
• At least 2 years of experience with powertrain engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience 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.
• At least 2 years of experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment as part of a high-performing team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent degree.
• Prior Design and Release experience.
• Demonstrated delivery of balanced quality, cost, weight, and functional attributes for components or subsystems.
• Experience using Six Sigma and problem-solving tools, such as 8D and 3-legged 5 Why’s.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine functions and components.
• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional control, PPAP, and APQP principles.
• Prior experience preparing quality documentation, such as FMEAs, Control Plans, and SCCAFs.
• Basic knowledge of NVH, materials, durability, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Ford Engine Plants and Vehicle Assembly Plants on design and launch workstreams.
• Lead or support resolution of design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and analyze verification testing against established targets.
• Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance, identify design and process improvements, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Lead or support TVM cost-reduction activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Engine or Assembly Plants and facilities, and supplier or sub-supplier sites, for issue resolution and build support.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• 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: Mid Level