Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer - Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems - D&R

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in internal combustion engine component development and release
  • Experience managing product release CAD and BOM structures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
  • Familiarity with FMEA's, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans
  • Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control methods

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and release ICE subsystem and components based on program requirements
  • Lead/support resolution of design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues
  • Create and approve DV/PV test plans, overseeing robust validation testing
  • Coordinate prototype builds to ensure part functionality
  • Interface with multiple teams including Calibration and suppliers
  • Manage drawing releases and changes effectively
  • Lead warranty reduction initiatives with a structured problem-solving approach

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance and family building benefits
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family
  • Active employee resource groups
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Additional vacation time purchasing options
Full Job Description
Job Description

Engineering position utilizing education and experience to design and release combustion engine components. This D&R position focusses on design, development, release, and part validation with emphasis on internal combustion engines. In this position the engineer will be part of the Nano V6 Powerpack team to deliver new forward model program milestones and hardware delivery from concept through production implementation as well as current model quality and cost efficiency actions.

Responsibilities

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.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
  • 2+ years of internal combustion engine component and system/subsystem D&R experience.
  • The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
  • 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

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.

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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