Product Development Engineer - Systems Engineering

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford is hiring an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Engine Systems Engineer for an Engine Powerpack Team. The role integrates engines into Ford products across the global manufacturing footprint for forward-model applications. It interfaces with Ford Engine and Vehicle Assembly Plants on design and launch workstreams and supports resolution of design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues. The position translates customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications; plans and analyzes verification testing; and uses customer feedback to identify and implement design or process improvements. It also supports cost-reduction activities and requires travel as necessary to Ford plants, facilities, and supplier or sub-supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

The position is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. It is salary grade 6–8, with a stated range of $74,300–$166,200. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
• 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.
• 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’s.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine functions and components.
• Knowledge of GD&T, 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.
• Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis.
• Facilitate supplier data integration and develop CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• 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 time between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

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