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

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking an engine component design and release engineer for V8 Coyote/ Predator programs. You will design and release core engine components, create 3D models and 2D drawings, and lead CPMT activities with Tier 1 suppliers.

You will collaborate with CAE, oversee DVPs and testing, and help resolve major design and launch issues. Travel domestic/international as needed; salary grade 5–8 with competitive range.

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.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Design & Release new and existing components/sub-systems
• Create & own the 3D models & 2D drawings for assigned components
• Lead sub-system CPMT activities
• Lead WERS alerts, concerns and notice processing
• Lead resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues
• Lead management of Tier 1 suppliers
• Collaborate with CAE resources for analysis support
• Develop and maintain CPMT documents and quality records
• Support program meetings and supplier launches
• Interface with testing, purchasing, calibration, and manufacturing
• Assist with prototype engine builds and PAT activities
• Travel domestically and internationally when required

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science

Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

CREO

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.

• 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.

• 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)

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
• 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 salary grade 8. Ranges from $65,100-$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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.