Product Development Engineer-Engine Systems Design

We're looking for a skilled Product Development Engineer to join our team in Dearborn, MI. As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and releasing components for our engine systems. This is a challenging role that requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and release components for our engine systems
• Lead/support resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues
• Lead new/forward model product development of the base engine sub-system for new engine platforms
• 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, included travel both domestic and international when required
• WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, concerns and notice processing
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities
• Establish and document engine attributes for successful vehicle integration and confirming hardware unit program milestone achievement
• Manage the vehicle interface communication and integration delivery of the ‘Engine-as-Shipped’ and ‘Engine-as-Installed’ part releases
• Coordinate overall engine & powerpack quality metric achievement

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Min of 3+ years in Engineering, Powertrain or Automotive
• Design and Release Experience
• Six Sigma experience
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership ability, able to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders

Even better, you may have:

• Technical expertise/experience with Gasoline internal combustion engines, specifically base engine design and release
• Experience in powertrain integration, systems engineering, vehicle testing
• Green Belt certification (or black belt)
• Base engine testing
• 1D & 3D simulation methodologies – Both and Static and Dynamic
• Base engine Sub-system design & development

If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for engineering, we encourage you to apply!