Product Development Engineer – Engine Design

Overview

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation - grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

Job Type: Full time

Work Type: Hybrid

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...

This position is for an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Design and Release(D&R) Engineer on the Inline Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities associated with engine components on current and forward model applications.

What you'll do...

Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, 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.

Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.

Plan, coordinate, execute and analyze verification testing to established targets.

Direct and guide suppliers to ensure program objectives are met through effective CPMT meetings.

Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements (design and process) and implement prevent reoccurrence.

Lead / Support TVM cost reduction activities.

Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

BS in mechanical engineering or related field

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

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

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

MS in mechanical engineering or related field

Prior 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.)

Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine

Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.

Prior experience executing effective quality documentation (i.e. FMEA’s, Control Plans, SCCAF’s, etc.)

Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.

Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes

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 6-8 and ranges from $74,300 - $166,200.

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.

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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