Ford Motor Company

Ford Racing Powertrain Design and Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company$74K — $166K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • 3+ years Design and Release Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in CAD (CATIA, NX, CREO, or similar)
  • Technical expertise with Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong Leadership ability

Responsibilities

  • Design & Release new and existing components/sub-systems
  • Create & own the 3D models & 2D drawings for assigned components
  • Lead sub-system Component Program Module Team (CPMT) activities
  • Resolve major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues
  • Manage Tier 1 suppliers and work collaboratively with them
  • Oversee testing in support of robust validation
  • Support Program Meetings and cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for community service and generous holiday schedule
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

This position is within the Ford Racing Organization and supports the ICE Powertrain & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) organization, specifically the V8 Coyote Powerpack Programs.

It is for an engine component design and release engineer, with a focus on core engine components, such as structural aluminum castings, steel forgings, injection-molded plastic, secondary air injection systems, intake manifolds, and front-end accessory drive(FEAD) components.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Design & Release new and existing components/sub-systems
  • Create & own the 3D models & 2D drawings for assigned components
  • Lead sub-system Component Program Module Team (CPMT) activities
  • Lead WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System); alerts, concerns and notice processing
  • Lead resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues
  • Lead management of Tier 1 suppliers
  • Work collaboratively with CAE resources in support of the analysis on the design responsible components (Structural, Thermal, CFD)
  • Create, complete, approve DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation
  • Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (FEDE, ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF's, Global Integrator, OPTIX, PPAP, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
  • Support all Program Meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, Change Control, etc...)
  • Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support program requirements and resolve quality issues
  • Interface with engine dynamometer testing team
  • Interface with cross-functional teams, such as purchasing, mating components, calibration, & manufacturing
  • Support prototype engine build Program Attribute Team (PAT) (BOM, inspection and prototype fit reviews)
  • Support travel, both domestic and international, when required


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • 3+ years Design and Release Experience
  • 3+ years of experience in CAD (CATIA, NX, CREO, or similar)
  • Technical expertise with Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
  • Experience with base engine dynamometer testing
  • Experience with CAE Simulation Methodologies (1D, 3D, FEA, CFD)
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong Leadership ability
  • Ability to support travel, both domestic and international, as required


Even better, you may have...
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of Design and Release experience in an automotive OEM environment
  • Direct experience with base engine components (block, head, crank/valve train, or similar)
  • Ford WERS system experience and familiarity with Ford-specific quality documentation (FEDE, ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, PPAP, etc.)
  • Six Sigma / Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification
  • Experience leading Tier 1 supplier relationships, including sourcing and quality resolution
  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) certification or advanced proficiency
  • Experience with hybrid or electrified powertrain integration alongside ICE
  • Program management or launch leadership experience (APQP, PPAP processes)
  • Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration across CAE, purchasing, manufacturing, and calibration teams.


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 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$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.

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

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Net Income
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Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
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