Product Development Engineer - Systems Engineering

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.

In this position, you will be an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Engine Systems Engineer on an Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating engines into the Ford products across the global manufacturing footprint on forward model applications.

Responsibilities

• Systems Interface with Ford Engine Plant and Vehicle Assembly Plants on design and launch workstreams.
• 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.
• 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 Engine or Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent degree
• 2+ years of experience with Powertrain engineering
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• 2+ years of experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you have been part of a high performing team

Preferred:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Prior Design and Release 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day