Hybrid Transmission Systems Engineer — Quality and Cost

Ford; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Livonia, MI, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead quality and cost optimization for front-wheel-drive hybrid and automatic transmissions. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to address complex issues impacting customer satisfaction and business performance.

The role follows a hybrid model with onsite presence four days a week in Livonia, MI, and occasional travel to facilities and supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in transmission, driveline, powertrain, or automotive systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional quality improvement and warranty reduction initiatives for hybrid and automatic transmission systems.
• Analyze field performance trends and develop quality improvement actions.
• Develop cost-reduction strategies while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve quality.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

8D methodology

Six Sigma

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Livonia, MI, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead quality and cost optimization for front-wheel-drive hybrid and automatic transmissions. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to address complex issues impacting customer satisfaction and business performance.

The role follows a hybrid model with onsite presence four days a week in Livonia, MI, and occasional travel to facilities and supplier sites.