Product Development Engineer-10 Speed RWD Transmission Systems

Ford Motor Company • Livonia, MI

9d • $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. The role owns product delivery against cost, quality, and vehicle milestone requirements from program initiation through launch. The engineer develops and executes validation strategies, assesses system-level performance, and supports transmission testing and signoff. The position is hybrid, based in Livonia, Michigan, with an onsite requirement of four or more days per week 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 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.
• Calibration tools experience, such as ATI, INCA, or ETAS.
• Experience with CAE/FEA, fluid CFD, or other analytical tools.
• Electrical component or electrical system experience.
• Ford design or 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 their integration into vehicle spaces.
• Own the DV and 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 testing and other dynamometer testing requirements and execute system signoff requirements.
• Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing-related improvement actions.
• Work onsite in Livonia, Michigan, four or more days per week depending on specific testing and hardware needs.

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