Product Development Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position... 

We are the electrical engineering center of excellence. We meet or exceed our quality, cost and timing commitments. We deliver electrical architectures (hardware systems) and components. In this position you will be a part of the Domain & Power Supply TVM (Team Value Management) team, a global engineering team that identifies and implements design cost opportunities, reduced content, and overall cost efficiencies

What you'll do...

Identify design cost opportunities, reduced content, and overall cost efficiencies. 

Drive product cost reduction with quality while balancing complexity and weight

Collaborate/work with team members and suppliers to deliver cost savings, meet program milestones, and develop effective workplans

Drive cross-functional issue resolution (including purchasing, program, finance, quality, manufacturing, STA, suppliers etc.). Support escalation when needed.

Coordinate with Core Teams for system optimization opportunities and manage change.

Lead trade-off decisions, determine the business case, ensure a positive rate of return for Ford

Deliver all TVM projects on time with quality, meeting Program Milestones, and PPAP requirements 

Benchmarking, develop effective workplans, calculate TARR (Time Adjusted Rate of Return), create program 2-pagers, lead Mega Project process

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Mechanical engineering

Must have the knowledge of Systems Engineering Fundamentals and design thinking 

Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative, decisiveness, flexibility, knowledge, and vision

Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented, global environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (open, clear, and inclusive)

Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results

Demonstrated organizational & delegation skills with proper follow-up

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently

Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs

Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, VO, Purchasing, Finance, Core & System Engineering)

Strong technical capability and problem-solving skills

Fluent in English Speaking and Writing

Even better, you may have...

Knowledge of Ford TVM processes

Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of GPDS processes

Strong understanding of WERS, FEDE, Bill of Material, CRID, and Teamcenter/Vis Mock-Up tools

Knowledge of Electrical & Body Engineering systems and components

Knowledge of Ford Engineering Design and Release processes

Demonstrated Production Launch experience

Experience using WERS, FEDE, CRID, and Teamcenter/Vis Mock-Up tools

Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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. 

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RR1