Lead Product Engineer, Automotive Accessories (Hybrid)

Ford Model e U.S.; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Community service days

Job summary

Ford Customization is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead programs from concept through production launch, working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure safety, regulatory, quality, and customer expectations are met.

This role requires strong engineering judgment, the ability to interpret requirements, and the coordination of multiple programs and deliverables. The position is hybrid with onsite four or more days per week in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Demonstrated experience in product development, engineering, design and release.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, engineering principles, vehicle systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead engineering projects and coordinate multiple programs, suppliers, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills with sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements, CAD data, technical documentation, test results, and vehicle-level information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Preferred: experience with WERS, CAD systems, vehicle modification centers, supplier development, or automotive accessory development.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned programs from initial concept through production launch.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional Ford teams to ensure safety, regulatory, quality, and customer expectations are met.
• Provide technical direction and resolve engineering issues to ensure successful launches.

Skills

Engineering degree

Product development

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Engineering knowledge

CAD data interpretation

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

WERS

Job description

Ford Customization is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead programs from concept through production launch, working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure safety, regulatory, quality, and customer expectations are met.

This role requires strong engineering judgment, the ability to interpret requirements, and the coordination of multiple programs and deliverables. The position is hybrid with onsite four or more days per week in the United States.