Engine - D&R Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking an engine component design and release engineer for the V8 Coyote/Predator programs, focusing on core engine components such as structural aluminum castings, steel forgings, injected molded plastics, and FEAD parts.

You will design and release components, create 3D models and drawings, lead CPMT activities, and coordinate with CAE, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure robust validation and program success.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Leadership ability.
• Ability to support travel, both domestic and international, as required.

Responsibilities

• Design & Release new and existing components/sub-systems.
• Create & own the 3D models & 2D drawings for assigned components.
• Lead sub-system Component Program Module Team (CPMT) activities.
• Lead WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System); alerts, concerns and notice processing.
• Lead resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues.
• Lead management of Tier 1 suppliers.
• Interface with CAE resources in support of the analysis on the design responsible components.
• Create, complete, approve DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents and quality docs for program sub-systems.
• Support all Program Meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, Change Control).
• Work with suppliers, STA, and launch teams to support program requirements.
• Interface with engine dynamometer testing team.
• Interface with cross-functional teams (purchasing, mating components, calibration, manufacturing).
• Support Program Attribute Team (PAT) for BOM, inspection, etc.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Travel willingness

CAD tools

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

CREO

Job description

In this position...

• This position is within the ICE Powertrain & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE)organization, supporting the V8 Coyote/Predator Powerpack Forward Model programs.
• It is for an engine component design and release engineer on the V8 Coyote/Predator programs, with a focus on core engine components, such as structural aluminum castings, steel forgings, injected molded plastic, and front end accessory drive (FEAD) components.

What you'll do...

• Design & Release new and existing components/sub-systems
• Create & own the 3D models & 2D drawings for assigned components
• Lead sub-system Component Program Module Team (CPMT) activities
• Lead WERS (Worldwide Engineering Release System); alerts, concerns and notice processing
• Lead resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues
• Lead management of Tier 1 suppliers
• Work collaboratively with CAE resources in support of the analysis on the design responsible components (Structural, Thermal, CFD)
• Create, complete, approve DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (FEDE, ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF's, Global Integrator, OPTEX, APQP/PPAP, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
• Support all Program Meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, Change Control, etc…)
• Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support program requirements and resolve quality issues
• Interface with engine dynamometer testing team
• Interface with cross-functional teams, such as purchasing, mating components, calibration, & manufacturing
• Support prototype engine build Program Attribute Team (PAT) (BOM, inspection and prototype fit reviews)
• Support travel, both domestic and international, when required

You’ll have...

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Strong Leadership ability
• Ability to support travel, both domestic and international, as required

Even better, you may have...

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related field
• Black Belt Certification preferred
• 2+ years Design and Release Experience
• 2+ years of experience in CAD (CATIA, NX, CREO, or similar)
• Technical expertise with Gasoline Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
• Experience with base engine dynamometer testing
• Experience with CAE Simulation Methodologies (1D, 3D, FEA, CFD)

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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
• 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.

This position is a salary grade 5 to a salary grade 8. Salaries can range from $65,100-$166,200.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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