Product Development Engineer - Component Engineer

We're looking for a Product Development Engineer - Component Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Underbody Mechanical Components Department, you'll be responsible for designing and developing hypoid gears and differential assemblies for current and future model axles. Your expertise will help us create innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
• Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
• Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials
• Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded)
• Own eLocker differentials and components
• Create and maintain FMA Documents
• Create and complete DVP's
• Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed
• Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers
• Lead 'Team of 4' cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components
• Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS)
• Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing
• Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts
• Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant
• Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1
• Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs
• Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials
• Support Full Service Suppliers as needed
• Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant

Qualifications:

• Strong engineering and prior Design & Release background preferred
• Engineering degree required
• Strong communication & organizational skills
• Highly motivated, passionate leader
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong interests in mechanical component and system design
• Passion to progress state of the art in gear and differential design
• GD&T knowledge and ability to read & update blue prints
• Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data, stacks and VSA studies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

Experience Level: senior Employment Type: full-time Workplace Type: hybrid Category: Engineering Industry: Automotive Salary Range: $63,480 - $162,120 Salary Min: 63480 Salary Max: 162120 Salary Currency: USD Salary Period: year Required Skills:

• Hypoid gear design
• Differential assembly design
• CAD data review
• GD&T knowledge
• Microsoft Office Software

Preferred Skills:

• Hypoid &/or straight bevel gear knowledge/experience
• Experience with gear design and analysis software
• WERS experience
• Familiarity with Teamcenter
• Prior launch experience