Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... We are the electrical engineering center of excellence. We meet or exceed our quality, cost and timing commitments. We deliver electrical architectures (hardware systems) and components. In this position you will be a part of the Domain & Power Supply TVM (Team Value Management) team, a global engineering team that identifies and implements design cost opportunities, reduced content, and overall cost efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Mechanical engineering
• Must have the knowledge of Systems Engineering Fundamentals and design thinking
• Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative, decisiveness, flexibility, knowledge, and vision
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented, global environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (open, clear, and inclusive)
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Demonstrated organizational & delegation skills with proper follow-up
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs
• Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, VO, Purchasing, Finance, Core & System Engineering)
• Strong technical capability and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English Speaking and Writing

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ford TVM processes
• Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of GPDS processes
• Strong understanding of WERS, FEDE, Bill of Material, CRID, and Teamcenter/Vis Mock-Up tools
• Knowledge of Electrical & Body Engineering systems and components
• Knowledge of Ford Engineering Design and Release processes
• Demonstrated Production Launch experience
• Experience using WERS, FEDE, CRID, and Teamcenter/Vis Mock-Up tools
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Identify design cost opportunities, reduced content, and overall cost efficiencies.
• Drive product cost reduction with quality while balancing complexity and weight
• Collaborate/work with team members and suppliers to deliver cost savings, meet program milestones, and develop effective workplans
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution (including purchasing, program, finance, quality, manufacturing, STA, suppliers etc.). Support escalation when needed.
• Coordinate with Core Teams for system optimization opportunities and manage change.
• Lead trade-off decisions, determine the business case, ensure a positive rate of return for Ford
• Deliver all TVM projects on time with quality, meeting Program Milestones, and PPAP requirements
• Benchmarking, develop effective workplans, calculate TARR (Time Adjusted Rate of Return), create program 2-pagers, lead Mega Project process

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