# Powertrain Systems Engineer

**Company**: Ford Motor Company
**Location**: Allen Park, MI
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $86,600-$144,900
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44294

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## Description

Ford Racing is seeking a highly motivated Powertrain Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of the Mustang GTD 5.2L powertrain program.

The successful candidate will work across engine, transmission, controls, calibration, vehicle, manufacturing, and supplier teams to help deliver world-class high-performance powertrain systems.

Responsibilities:

- Support development and integration of the Mustang GTD 5.2L powertrain system.

- Coordinate powertrain system activities to achieve program targets for quality, performance, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturability.

- Work closely with engine, transmission, controls, calibration, and vehicle engineering teams to ensure efficient system integration.

- Support definition, tracking, and execution of powertrain program deliverables and engineering milestones.

- Lead and coordinate investigation and resolution of powertrain technical issues throughout development and launch phases.

- Support prototype engine and vehicle build activities, including issue identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

- Interface with manufacturing engineering, vehicle assembly plants, and engine production facilities to ensure successful production implementation.

- Track and manage system-level concerns, validation results, and development actions through established Ford processes.

- Support powertrain testing activities including development, durability, performance, and validation programs.

- Prepare and present technical status updates, issue resolution plans, and program reviews to engineering management and cross-functional teams.

- Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support component and system development activities.

- Ensure engineering deliverables align with Ford GPDS and Ford Racing program requirements.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

- 5+ years of experience in automotive engine or propulsion systems engineering.

- Experience supporting powertrain development programs from concept through validation and production launch.

- Working knowledge of internal combustion engine systems and vehicle powertrain integration principles.

- Experience with engineering problem-solving methodologies including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

- Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment involving design, manufacturing, testing, and supplier teams.

- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to analyze technical data and make data-driven engineering recommendations.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment and drive issue resolution.

- Understanding of product development processes, engineering deliverables, and automotive launch activities.

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.

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Propulsion Systems Engineering
- Powertrain Development
- Engine Testing
- Vehicle Integration

### Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- High-Performance Vehicle or Racing Powertrain Programs
- Ford GPDS Processes
- Powertrain Validation
- Durability Testing
- Vehicle Testing
- Engine Controls
- Calibration
- Powertrain Software Development
- CAD and CAE Tools

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