Product Development Engineer - Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering Design and Release Engineer on the Inline Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will perform design and release activities for engine components used in current and future model applications. The position is hybrid and requires being onsite four or more days per week. Travel to Ford assembly plants and facilities, as well as supplier and sub-supplier sites, may be required for issue resolution and build support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience with powertrain engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment as part of a high-performing team.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Prior Design and Release experience.
• Proven 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.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine functions and components.
• Knowledge of GD&T, dimensional control, PPAP, and APQP principles.
• Prior experience producing quality documentation, such as FMEAs, Control Plans, and SCCAFs.
• Basic knowledge of NVH, materials, durability, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release systems, subsystems, and components that meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
• 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.
• Direct and guide suppliers to meet program objectives through effective CPMT meetings.
• 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 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, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up 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.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

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