Product Development Engineer – 5.0L Exhaust

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Dearborn (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ford is seeking a Lead D&R Engineer for exhaust systems to drive development of hot and cold end assemblies, manage CAD/BOM structures, and coordinate supplier data integration. You will lead cross-functional teams, resolve design and manufacturing issues, and ensure alignment with GPDS milestones across NA and global programs.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 1+ years in exhaust system R&D, GD&T knowledge, and travel up to 15% to supplier sites and Ford plants.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, validation, and release of exhaust systems and subsystems.

Skills

Exhaust System Design

Product Release CAD Management

Supplier Data Integration

FMEA Knowledge

GD&T and Dimensional Control

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Ford GPDS

FEDE

WERS

AIMS

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

Lead new/forward model product development of exhaust systems and subsystems in accordance with Ford GPDS deliverables and milestones for NA and global programs.
Design, develop, validate, and release hot and cold end exhaust systems.
Lead/Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues.
Lead supplier SPMT/CPMT activities.
Support all program meetings (Design Reviews, PMT Meetings, Change Control, AIMS, Milestone Status, Launch Readiness, Etc.)
Interface with internal (PD, STA, NVH, VO, VOME, Purchasing/Tof4, Etc.) customers, and external suppliers/sub-suppliers.
Coordinate supplier prototype builds to ensure successful build events.
Management of all applicable WERS, FEDE, FEDEBOM, Integrator, FMA, Etc. program activities.
Create, complete, and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution.
Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
Lead/Support change control activities.
Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field
1+ Years or more of Exhaust System/Subsystem D&R Experience required
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.
Up to 15% domestic and international travel to supplier sites
Even better, if you have …
Experience with Ford internal PD systems (GPDS, FEDE, WERS, AIMS, SREA, Teamcenter, Etc.) and MS Office Applications preferred
Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing (Stamping, Bending, Welding) processes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in exhaust system design and development, including managing product release CAD and BOM structures, and facilitating supplier data integration. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and resolving design and manufacturing issues while ensuring compliance with Ford GPDS deliverables.

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