Hydraulic Components Design & Release Engineer

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

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Underbody Systems design & release engineer focused on Hydraulic Components in Livonia, MI. You will drive design iteration, ownership of components, and work with suppliers and Ford teams to define duty cycles and validate sub-assemblies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 1 year experience, strong root-cause skills, and ability to travel globally. This hybrid role requires onsite presence four days a week in Livonia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 1 year of Engineering experience
• Hands-on problem solver and strong root cause skills
• Independent, self-starter when required
• Good communicator and can foster relationships with suppliers
• Must be in Livonia, Michigan 4 days per week

Responsibilities

• Serve as a PD D&R Engineer responsible for main control valve body, mechanical pump, electrical pump, and torque converter components.
• Take ownership of the component, work hand-in-hand with technical specialists and suppliers.
• Work with Ford analytical teams, systems engineers, and suppliers to define component duty cycles
• Lead teams through validation of components and sub-assemblies
• Lead structured root cause investigations
• Define ES Specs for components and suppliers.
• Complete design assessments including design rules, requirements, assembly stacks, and print updates
• Must be approved to travel globally.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier relations

Independent/self-starter

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE/FEA

CFD

MBSE

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Underbody Systems design & release engineer focused on Hydraulic Components in Livonia, MI. You will drive design iteration, ownership of components, and work with suppliers and Ford teams to define duty cycles and validate sub-assemblies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 1 year experience, strong root-cause skills, and ability to travel globally. This hybrid role requires onsite presence four days a week in Livonia.