Product Development Engineer - Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems

Ford • Dearborn, MI

7h • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Design and Release Engineer on the Inline Engine Powerpack Team. The engineer will perform design and release activities for engine components on current and future model applications, working across functions and with suppliers to meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones. The role includes resolving design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues; translating customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications; planning and analyzing verification testing; and improving component performance and cost. Travel may be required to Ford assembly plants and facilities and supplier or sub-supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week. Ford describes a range of employee benefits, including health coverage, leave, family-building support, employee discounts, tuition assistance, community-service time, and paid time off. The salary range is $65,100–$166,200, with the final salary grade and base salary determined by skills, experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
• Demonstrated delivery of balanced quality, cost, weight, and functional attributes for components or subsystems.
• Experience using Six Sigma and problem-solving tools, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release systems, subsystems, and components to meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
• Lead or support the 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 about system or component performance, identify design and process improvements, and implement actions 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 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 between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

What This Job Offers

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