Sr Engineer - Product Development

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Application Engineer Role for End Item Exhaust Sensors in ICE PT Controls area. Design and Release Hot End End Exhaust Sensor assemblies for Major Programs in FNA like F150 and Superduty. Develop Sensor End Items form PS to OKTB on F150 and Superduty. From initial design in the UNVx phase through FDJ to industrialization and mass production at VO Assy plants EPT through System Fill. Use Product Development Tools to advance the design, including supplier selection/contract with Team of Four, design development and prototype testing (component/system/vehicle).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 5+ years of experience in Product Development (PD) engineering
• Proven experience in program delivery, managing automotive components from initial concept/design through industrialization and mass production
• Working knowledge of GPDS process, tools like WERS, FEDEBOM, TCE, 3DX, FEDEWB, and/or VSEM

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience overseeing physical prototype testing across all levels (component, system, and full vehicle) in harsh/high-heat environments
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional purchasing groups to execute supplier contracts and strategic sourcing

Responsibilities

• Develop Sensor End Items form PS to OKTB on F150 and Superduty.
• From initial design in the UNVx phase through FDJ to industrialization and mass production at VO Assy plants EPT through System Fill.
• Use Product Development Tools to advance the design, including supplier selection/contract with Team of Four, design development and prototype testing (component/system/vehicle).

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: Senior