Lead Hypoid Gear & Differential Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Ford; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford is seeking a product development engineer for hypoid gear and differential assemblies in the Underbody Mechanical Components team. You will lead design and release activities for current and future axle applications and own multiple components within the differential assembly.

The role requires an engineering degree and strong CAD/GD&T expertise, with experience in gear design software. This hybrid position offers competitive salary grades and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Strong interests in mechanical component and system design.
• GD&T knowledge and ability to read & update blue prints.
• Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data, stacks and VSA studies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Experience with gear design and analysis software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications.
• Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications.
• Including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly.
• Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials.
• Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded).
• Own eLocker differentials and components.
• Create and maintain FMA Documents.
• Create and complete DVP’s.
• Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed.
• Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers.
• Lead ‘Team of 4’ cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components.
• Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS).
• Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing.
• Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts.
• Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant.
• Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1.
• Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs.
• Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials.
• Support Full Service Suppliers as needed.
• Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant.

Skills

Engineering degree

Mechanical design

GD&T knowledge

2D/3D CAD data

Microsoft Office

Gear design software

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Kimos

GEMS

AnSol/Calyx

Romax

Job description

Ford is seeking a product development engineer for hypoid gear and differential assemblies in the Underbody Mechanical Components team. You will lead design and release activities for current and future axle applications and own multiple components within the differential assembly.

The role requires an engineering degree and strong CAD/GD&T expertise, with experience in gear design software. This hybrid position offers competitive salary grades and comprehensive benefits.