Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off for community service

A generous holiday schedule

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the RWD Hybrid Transmission Team in Livonia, Michigan. The role involves collaborating on the design of innovative propulsion systems and managing components through validation. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and a background in project management or operational efficiency. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, flexible family care, and tuition assistance, along with a competitive salary grade of 5–8.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in operating efficiency or benchmarking comparison studies.
• 1+ years of experience with project management.
• Experience with component design and release would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Product Development engineer for RWD and hybrid propulsion systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations and waste reduction studies.
• Create Design Verification Plans to track test completion.

Skills

Project management

Operating efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Model based systems engineering

Job description

Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world – together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Job Description

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position… Join the fast‑paced RWD Hybrid and 10R RWD Transmission Team! We are responsible for providing exciting customer‑experience vehicles like the Mustang, Bronco, Raptor, F‑series, and Superduty product lines. The 10R Transmission Team is looking for engineers to help design, validate and launch the future of Rear‑Wheel Drive, 4x4 and Rear‑Wheel Hybrid Propulsion Systems.

Product Development Engineer specializing in current model quality & warranty, structured root‑cause analysis, LTIS warranty response, ICA/PCA implementation, and future program testing & implementation. Need to be a motivated self‑starter with a love of structured root‑cause problem solving. This role requires daily collaboration between systems, components, quality, and manufacturing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Product Development engineer responsible for 10‑speed RWD and RWD hybrid propulsion systems and the specific transmission components and assemblies
• Take ownership of the system & components, work hand in hand with specific component engineers
• Work with Ford analytical teams, component engineers and suppliers to define component duty cycles
• Lead teams through validation of components and sub‑assemblies; create Design Verification Plans to track test completion and status
• Lead root‑cause investigations
• Setup and complete pre‑program Failure Mode Analysis documentation
• Lead waste reduction and cost reduction studies to meet corporate objectives
• Complete design assessments including design rules, requirements, assembly stacks, print updates
• Must be in Livonia, Michigan 4 days a week or more depending on specific testing/hardware needs
• Must be approved to travel globally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 1+ years of experience in operating efficiency or benchmarking comparison studies
• 1+ years of experience with project management

Even better, you may have…

• CAD & Model based systems engineering tools experience preferred but not required
• Can be an entry level developmental engineering position; specific experience not required
• Component design and release experience

Benefits & Compensation

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

For more information on salary and benefits, see https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1.

This position is a range of salary grades 5–8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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