Product Development Engineer

In this position…
This position is for an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Design and Release(D&R) Engineer on Ford’s V6 Nano Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities associated with base engine components, exhaust and air inductions systems on current and forward model applications.

What you'll do…

• Design, develop and release ICE subsystem and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones. 
• Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
  • Lead Sub System CPMT activities.
  • Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).
• Lead drawing release and changes.
• Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg./assembly plants.
• Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.
• Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support programs and resolve quality issues, including travel both domestic and international when required.
• WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, Concerns and SREA processing.
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, FEDE, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, OPTEX, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
• Create, complete, and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution using a structured 8D documented approach.
• Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
• Lead/Support change control activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

You'll have…

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of exhaust and air inductions systems on component and system/subsystem D&R experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
• Strong problem solving skills and background.

• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team 

Even better, you may have…

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Other component and Systems/Subsystems internal combustion engine D&R experience.
• Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems. 
• Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Ford Motor Company’s Global Product Development System and design release process