Product Development Engineer-eDrive Unit Industrialization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks a Product Development Engineer-eDrive Unit Industrialization to plan, execute, and industrialize electrified propulsion systems. This role interfaces with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and program management to ensure cost, timing, and technical deliverables are achieved.

You will drive program execution, maintain timing plans, track risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams while supporting sourcing, supplier engagement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in automotive eDrive, powertrain, or electrification.
• 1 year of CAD experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering is a plus; strong PM and communication skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive program execution and industrialization activities for eDrive components and systems.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and program management teams to achieve objectives.
• Develop and monitor program timing plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies and drive timely resolution.
• Support sourcing activities and supplier engagement.
• Monitor program cost, tooling, and investment to meet affordability targets.
• Lead issue management and recovery plans for timing, cost, and quality.
• Create and present program status updates and dashboards.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Data reporting tools

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...

The Product Development Engineer-eDrive Unit Industrialization is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and industrialization of Ford's electrified propulsion systems. This role serves as a key interface between engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and program management teams to ensure program timing, cost, quality, and technical deliverables are achieved.

The successful candidate will drive program execution activities, monitor key milestones, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support issue resolution throughout the product development lifecycle.

Success Factors:

• Active drive timing, cost, and deliverables.
• Strong execution mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and drive accountability.
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills.

What you'll do...

• Drive program execution and industrialization activities for eDrive components and systems.
• Coordinate engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and program management teams to achieve program objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor program timing plans, milestones, and critical deliverables.
• Track program risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies while driving timely resolution of open concerns.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier engagement, technical reviews, and commercial discussions.
• Monitor program cost, piece price, tooling, and investment activities to support affordability targets.
• Lead issue management activities and coordinate recovery plans for timing, quality, cost, and supplier concerns.
• Create and present program status updates, metrics, dashboards, and leadership review materials.
• Support launch readiness assessments and manufacturing preparation activities.
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure all technical and program deliverables are completed according to established milestones.
• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to support decision making and program transparency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, execution excellence, and risk reduction.

You’ll have...

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

5+ years of experience in automotive eDrive systems, powertrain or electrification.

1 year of CAD experience.

Even better, you may have Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and supplier activities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and data reporting tools. Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels.

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
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

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.

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.