Aftertreatment TVM / Planning & Prog Mgt Engineer

Ford, Inc; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development engineer to lead global aftertreatment TVM initiatives for gasoline and diesel vehicles. You will drive cost reduction from concept to production and work with Aftertreatment, Exhaust Design, Calibration, and Certification teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years in emissions or aftertreatment. A hybrid arrangement with onsite collaboration is offered, with opportunities to influence worldwide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience in aftertreatment development or related coursework.
• 2+ years identifying and resolving emissions issues related to calibration, controls, or exhaust systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global aftertreatment TVM initiatives for gasoline and diesel vehicles, driving cost reduction ideas from concept to production.
• Plan and manage TVM projects through testing and implementation with cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings to align priorities and drive testing plans.
• Prepare and present monthly updates in Chief Engineer reviews.
• Coordinate vehicle emissions data analysis to assess tailpipe emissions and inform technical recommendations.
• Define best-in-class aftertreatment systems that meet worldwide emission standards.

Skills

Aftertreatment development

Emissions issue resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development

uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

What this role offers…

• Global scope: your work spans gasoline and diesel programs worldwide, giving you a system-level view of how an idea moves from aftertreatment design through calibration, certification, and into production.
• Direct business impact: the opportunities you develop become measurable cost savings on production vehicles.
• High visibility: you'll present regularly to management and work closely with leaders across Aftertreatment, Calibration, Certification and vehicle programs.
• Engineering and program management: combine emissions engineering with cross-functional program ownership, ideal for a motivated engineer ready to broaden their impact.

What you'll do...

• Lead global aftertreatment TVM initiatives for gasoline and diesel vehicles, driving cost reduction ideas from concept to production
• Plan and manage TVM projects through testing and implementation, partnering with Aftertreatment and Exhaust Design and Release, Engine Calibration, Program Management, Certification, and the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT)
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings to align priorities and drive progress on testing and implementation plans
• Prepare and present monthly updates in Chief Engineer reviews
• Coordinate vehicle emissions data analysis to assess how tailpipe emissions respond to aftertreatment design parameters and operational noise factors, and use findings to inform technical recommendations
• Partner with the Aftertreatment Technical Expert to define best-in-class aftertreatment systems that meet worldwide regulatory emission standards, and apply TVM insights to guide future design decisions
• Manage Ford's annual aftertreatment benchmarking activities, coordinate testing and comparative data analysis, and present findings to key stakeholders

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in aftertreatment development (coursework/internship/co-op experience is allowed)
• 2+ years of identifying and resolving emissions issues relating to calibration, controls, or exhaust systems (coursework/internship/co-op experience is allowed)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years of program management experience leading multiple complex, cross-functional projects and balancing competing priorities
• 2+ years demonstrating ability to analyze, plan, and solve sophisticated system problems as they relate to engines and emissions
• 2+ years demonstrating a fundamental understanding of internal combustion engine function

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.