Hybrid Powertrain Product Development Engineer - Racing Parts

Lincoln Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and backup care

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support engine and powertrain development programs. You will define requirements, oversee CAD/print releases, and manage testing, balancing hardware input with calibration development.

You will coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with Ford standards. The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, DFMEAs, and robust testing across dynamometer and in-vehicle environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive automotive engineering experience focused on engine or powertrain development, testing, and release.
• 3+ years of experience with engine and component design and release, including requirements and specification development, release documentation, part-number management, supplier coordination, and CAD/print review.
• 2+ years of experience planning, executing, and supporting dynamometer testing, including test-cell coordination, calibration support, data acquisition, and test-data analysis.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with in-vehicle and bench testing, instrumentation planning, and hardware troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of experience supporting vehicle calibration development, including performance and environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering foundation documents and analyses.
• Define requirements, develop specifications, and oversee sign-offs.
• Lead design, release, and change activities for engine assemblies and components.
• Create and maintain accessory bills of materials across vehicle lines.
• Plan and support dynamometer and in-vehicle testing; coordinate test cells.
• Analyze performance and durability data; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support calibration development and dealer service inquiries related to accessories.
• Coordinate with suppliers, core teams, and external partners.
• Investigate new product opportunities and coordinate cost/timing activities.
• Track project status and ensure compliance with Ford standards and FRP requirements.
• Perform other related engineering duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive engineering

Powertrain development

Testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FPDS

Ford testing protocols

JIRA

EDMS

CAD/print review

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support engine and powertrain development programs. You will define requirements, oversee CAD/print releases, and manage testing, balancing hardware input with calibration development.

You will coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with Ford standards. The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, DFMEAs, and robust testing across dynamometer and in-vehicle environments.