Product Development Engineer-10 Speed RWD Transmission Systems
About The Position
Ford is seeking a Product Development Engineer responsible for integrating 10-speed rear-wheel-drive transmission systems into vehicle space. The engineer will own the product and deliver cost, quality, and vehicle milestone requirements on time, contributing from program initiation through launch. The position focuses on developing and assessing a best-in-class powertrain system, improving part quality and customer experience, and meeting system signoff requirements. The role is hybrid and requires working onsite in Livonia, Michigan 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in engineering or a similar degree.
- Vehicle repair or vehicle diagnostics background.
- Experience with calibration tools such as ATI, INCA, or ETAS.
- Experience with CAE/FEA, fluid CFD, and other analytical tools.
- Electrical component or electrical system experience.
- Ford design/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 relationships with suppliers.
- A curious and continuous-improvement mindset.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a product development engineer for 10-speed RWD transmissions and integrate them into vehicle spaces.
- Own the design validation (DV) and production validation (PV) strategies for the powertrain system.
- Collaborate 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 tests and other dyno 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 testing and hardware needs.
- Travel short-term when required.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
- Subsidized backup childcare.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
