Product Development Engineer-10 Speed RWD Transmission Systems
About The Position
Ford is seeking a Product Development Engineer responsible for the integration of 10-speed rear-wheel-drive (RWD) transmission systems into vehicle spaces. The role owns the product and helps deliver cost, quality, and vehicle milestone requirements on time, from program initiation through launch. The engineer will contribute to powertrain system development, validation, testing, manufacturing improvements, and achievement of key program milestones. This position is based in Livonia, Michigan, with a hybrid requirement to work onsite four or more days per week, depending on testing and hardware needs. Short-term travel may be required. The position is offered at salary grades 5 through 8, with the final grade and salary determined by the candidate’s skills and experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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.
- Calibration tools experience, such as ATI, INCA, or ETAS.
- Experience with CAE/FEA, fluid CFD, or other analytical tools.
- Electrical component or electrical system experience.
- Ford design or 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.
- 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 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, 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, 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 time between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
