Product Development Engineer-Brake NVH

Ford; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford in the United States is seeking a PD Engineer to own brake NVH development for assigned programs. You will lead a team of suppliers, CAE, D&R and brake engineers to meet Ford requirements, coordinating CAE to final sign-off across dynos and vehicles.

The role emphasizes CAD-based feasibility, CAD data integration, and product release processes within Ford's PLM ecosystem. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or similar.
• 2+ years of NVH CAE and/or foundation brake component experience.
• 1+ years of CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the brake NVH development activities for assigned program(s).
• Develop test plans, manage test parts and test schedules.
• Review and analyze CAE data, test data and parts.
• Lead cross functional team through NVH development (CAE, D&R, Suppliers, Development Engineers).
• Manage Sign-off testing and reporting.
• Monitor warranty and TGW data for emerging NVH issues.
• Evaluate brake NVH performance on corner dynos, chassis dynos and vehicles.
• Work with Core NVH activity to schedule dynos and maximize dyno up time.

Skills

NVH CAE

CAD

Leadership

Supplier management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

TcE/3DX

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering

Tools

Teamcenter TcE

Dassault 3DX

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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... You will be responsible for delivering the brake NVH performance for the program(s) you are assigned to. In your role as a noise champion, you will lead a team of suppliers, CAE, D&R and brake development engineers to develop the brake NVH attribute to meet Ford requirements. NVH development at Ford is tied to GPDS timing. We start with CAE in the UNV0-2 phases, progress to dyno testing on the corner dynamometers at TPV and continue to final signoff on DCV vehicles for PEC.

• The PD 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.
• The PD Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
• The PD Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.

What you'll do...

• Lead the brake NVH development activities for assigned program(s).
• Develop test plans, manage test parts and test schedules.
• Review and analyze CAE data, test data and parts.
• Lead cross functional team through NVH development (CAE, D&R, Suppliers, Development Engineers).
• Manage Sign-off testing and reporting.
• Monitor warranty and TGW data for emerging NVH issues.
• Evaluate brake NVH performance on corner dynos, chassis dynos and vehicles.
• Work with Core NVH activity to schedule dynos and maximize dyno up time.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar.

2+ years of NVH CAE and/or foundation brake component experience.

1+ years of CAD experience.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar.
• Experience with Brake NVH dyno and vehicle testing preferred.
• Experience in supplier management.
• Experience with complex systems, analysis tools & methods.
• Experience using Teamcenter (TcE) and/or 3DX.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint for presentations and data manipulation.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to troubleshoot & fix vehicle problems.
• Outstanding leadership and written and verbal communication skills.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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