Propulsion - Engine Component Design and Release Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

95d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is within the ICE Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) organization and is for a Component Design/Release Engineer (CPMT Leader). The specific sub-systems of responsibility would be within the Base Engine Structure and would be defined at the point of employment, based upon the successful candidate's skill set. Candidate should have significant experience with aluminum castings, including sand cast and high pressure die cast components. Examples are cylinder block, cylinder head, oil filter adapters, oil pans, and cam covers.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field
• 3+ years Design and Release Experience
• Technical expertise with Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
• Experience with Base Engine Dynamometer Testing
• Experience with CAE Simulation Methodologies (1D, 3D, FEA, CFD)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Strong Leadership ability

Nice To Haves

• Black Belt Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design & Release new and existing components/sub-systems.
• Lead sub-system CPMT activities.
• Lead WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System); alerts, concerns and notice processing.
• Lead/Support resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues.
• Create, complete, approve DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (FEDE, ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF's, Global Integrator, OPTIX, PPAP, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
• Support all Program Meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, Change Control, etc…).
• Work directly with Suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and Launch teams to support program requirements and resolve quality issues.
• Interface with Engine Dynamometer Testing team.
• Interface with cross-functional team members, such as Purchasing, Mating Components, Calibration, Suppliers, and Manufacturing.
• Support Prototype Engine Build PAT (BOM, inspection and prototype fit reviews).
• Support travel, both domestic and international, when required.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree