Product Development Engineer - Ford Racing Parts

The Product Development Engineer will provide engineering design and release support for Ford Racing Parts engine and powertrain programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain engineering foundation documents, including FMAs, boundary and interface diagrams, interface listings, P-diagrams, DFMEAs, robustness checklists, and SCCAFs.
• Define requirements and specifications; develop and execute DVPs, lead compliance to Ford requirements, and provide required engineering sign-offs.
• Lead design, release, and change activities for engine assemblies, long-blocks, components, and accessories, including WERS releases, part-number management, CAD/print oversight, and final release documentation.
• Create and maintain accessory bills of materials across vehicle lines, and complete carryover assessments using applicable Ford systems and tools.
• Plan and support dynamometer, in-vehicle, bench, and other physical testing; coordinate test cells and instrumentation, troubleshoot hardware, and document results.
• Analyze performance, durability, and failure-mode data; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Support calibration development, driveline and interfacing-commodity engineering, and dealer service inquiries related to accessories.
• Coordinate suppliers, core teams, program management, planning, vehicle programs and operations, engineering teams, and external partners.
• Investigate and develop new product opportunities, and coordinate cost, feasibility, and timing activities for projects.
• Track project status, proactively resolve issues, and ensure deliverables comply with Ford standards, processes, and FRP requirements.
• Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of progressive automotive engineering experience focused on engine or powertrain development, testing, and release.
• 3+ years of experience with engine and component design and release, including requirements and specification development, release documentation, part-number management, supplier coordination, and CAD/print review.
• 2+ years of experience planning, executing, and supporting dynamometer testing, including test-cell coordination, calibration support, data acquisition, and test-data analysis.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with in-vehicle and bench testing, instrumentation planning, and hardware troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of experience supporting vehicle calibration development, including performance and environmental testing.

Benefits:

• 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.