Product Development Engineer-10 Speed RWD Transmission Systems

Ford Motor • Livonia, MI

1d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer responsible for integrating 10-speed rear-wheel-drive transmission systems into vehicle spaces. The engineer will own the product and help deliver cost, quality, and vehicle milestone requirements on time, contributing from program initiation through launch. The position is part of Product Development, which applies design thinking and user experience methods to develop innovative and sustainable products and services.

The role is 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. The position is hybrid. Ford offers salary grades 5 through 8, with ranges from $65,100–$109,300, $74,300–$124,500, $86,600–$144,900, and $99,100–$166,200, respectively. The applicable grade and salary depend on the candidate’s skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, with eligibility verified at hire.

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 work onsite in Livonia, Michigan, four or more days per week, depending on testing and hardware needs.
• Short-term travel may be required.
• 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.
• CAE/FEA, fluid CFD, and other analytical tools experience.
• Electrical component or electrical system experience.
• Ford design/release experience.
• Hands-on problem-solving ability and strong root-cause skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good communication skills and ability to foster relationships with suppliers.
• 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 design verification (DV) and production verification (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 execution of system signoff requirements.
• Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing-related improvement actions.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup child care.
• 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