Powertrain Quality & Resolution Engineer

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Resolution-Focused Quality Engineer to drive end-to-end resolution of powertrain controls and calibration issues, uniting Quality, Product Development, and Calibration teams to prevent recurrence and improve customer satisfaction.

You will lead cross-functional 'war rooms' to define root causes, orchestrate field fixes, and ensure timely software updates and service calibrations across manufacturing and service networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related).
• 3+ years of experience in powertrain calibration and emissions validation.
• 3+ years in automotive engineering with focus on technical problem-solving.
• Experience leading root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, or Red X.
• Ability to drive results in a matrixed environment without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of powertrain calibration delivery, vehicle-level data acquisition, or diagnostic monitor functionality.
• CAD usage for quality investigations; Six Sigma (DMIAC).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Note: Role posted under IPTSE - ICE Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering; will transfer to VPSE group.

Responsibilities

• Drive End-to-End Resolution from field detection to verified fix implementation.
• Lead cross-functional task forces to define root causes and corrective actions.
• Influence engineering priorities with data-backed business cases for immediate action.
• Project manage field fixes and software/service calibrations across teams.
• Verify solution effectiveness by tracking post-implementation field performance.
• Orchestrate creation of Technical Service Bulletins and service instructions.
• Enforce Prevent Reoccurrence by capturing lessons learned for future design rules.
• Support manufacturing and launches with timely resolution of quality issues.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Emissions validation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD usage

Six Sigma (DMIAC)

Data-driven decisions

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

ADO

CANalyzer

INCA

PUMA

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a Resolution-Focused Quality Engineer to drive end-to-end resolution of powertrain controls and calibration issues, uniting Quality, Product Development, and Calibration teams to prevent recurrence and improve customer satisfaction.

You will lead cross-functional 'war rooms' to define root causes, orchestrate field fixes, and ensure timely software updates and service calibrations across manufacturing and service networks.