Product Development Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position... 

The automotive industry is quickly moving towards a greater number of new powertrains to meet customer and market demands, many of which are new BEV and Hybrid programs. With this shift, there is an expanding need for differential development for the new and unique powertrain architectures. Differentials perform critical functions and are among the most essential components in powertrains. As the engineer for transmission and driveline differentials, you will have the unique opportunity to own all stages of the product design, development, and release. Your work will span from the product concepts to full scale production, with an emphasis on quality, cost, weight, and functional performance.

What you'll do...

• Develop differential components and assemblies in conjunction with powertrain systems teams, manufacturing teams, and global suppliers.
• Deliver product designs on time to support vehicle program milestones and launch.
• Lead component design, analysis, failure mode avoidance (FMA), and test validation.
• Manage prototype and production build delivery and quality

The engineer will lead and support the following design engineering activities from pre-program through launch:

• Lead transmission & axle design and release activities for current production and future applications.
• Develop components to meet powertrain and vehicle attributes including strength, durability, and NVH.
• Lead Ford internal and external supplier CPMT (Component Product Management Team) for your components.
• Interface with systems engineering team, Ford manufacturing plants, and component suppliers to meet program objectives for quality, cost, weight, durability, and NVH.
• Lead “Team of 4” cross functional meetings between PD, Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to deliver components to program target costs.

• Interface with CAD/CAE team to deliver optimized designs and identify manufacturing feasibility.

• Create and maintain FMA documents e.g. DFMEA, DVP&R, P-Diagram, Boundary Diagram.
• Deliver Final Engineering Sign-off and production launch at Ford powertrain assembly plants.
• Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job1.  Complete PPAP and production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts.
• Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root cause of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods.
• Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or assembly plants may be required.

You'll have...

Minimum

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• 1 year experience in Microsoft Office
• 1 year of CAD experience

Even better, you may have...

Preferred 

• Masters in product development or other engineering discipline
• Industry experience with differential components and assemblies, including disconnects and eLocker technologies.  
• Strong knowledge of machining best practices and GD&T 
• Working knowledge of CAD and CAE (Catia, 3DX, TeamCenter) 
• Applying 8D, fish-bone, and DOE problem solving methodology

• Strong foundation in FMA processes and documentation

• Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings
• Experience with DVP&R and signing-off on DV tests
• Ability to work independently and demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment
• Strong communication skills with ability to present information in concise manner
• Ability to balance both a technical and a program management mindset
• Capability of managing multiple projects at a time
• Strong leadership, project, and team building skills – ability to lead teams and drive projects by working effectively with others with a demonstrated ability to work cross-departmentally
• Strong collaborator – willingness to share ideas, documentation, and best practices

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 range of salary grades 5-7 and ranges from $ $65,100-$144,900.


Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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.

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