Product Development Engineer - Rear Wheel Drive Transmission Systems

At Ford Motor Company, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. We're looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our Rear Wheel Drive Transmission Systems team.

As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for 10-speed RWD propulsion systems and their integration into vehicle spaces. You will take ownership of the DV and PV strategies to deliver a best-in-class powertrain system, work with component engineers, and lead teams through vehicle level and transmission level milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a product development engineer responsible for 10-speed RWD propulsion systems and their integration into vehicle spaces.
• Take ownership of the DV and PV strategies to deliver a best-in-class powertrain system.
• Take ownership of the component, work hand in hand with specific component engineers.
• Work as a team to improve part quality and increase the customer experience.
• Lead teams through vehicle level and transmission level milestones.
• Lead root cause investigations for development and warranty.
• Lead testing requirements and execution of system signoff requirements.
• Must be in Livonia, Michigan 4 days a week or more depending on specific testing/hardware needs.
• Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing-related improvement actions. Short-term travel may be required.
• Must be approved to travel globally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in calibration and vehicle data collection knowledge.
• Caltools experience preferred; ATI, etc.
• Hands-on problem solver and strong root cause skills.
• Independent, self-starter when required.
• Good communicator and can foster relationships with suppliers.
• A 'be curious' and 'continued improvement' mindset.
• A strong drive to both learn from and teach others.

Preferred qualifications:

• Transmission or powertrain experience preferred.
• Ford design/release experience preferred.
• Electrical component or electrical system experience preferred.

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.

Salary: $84,300 - $166,200