Product Development Engineer - Hypoid Gear and Differential Assembly

Ford; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford is seeking a product development engineer for hypoid gear and differential assemblies in the Underbody Mechanical Components team. You will lead design and release activities for current and future axle applications and own multiple components within the differential assembly.

The role requires an engineering degree and strong CAD/GD&T expertise, with experience in gear design software. This hybrid position offers competitive salary grades and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Strong interests in mechanical component and system design.
• GD&T knowledge and ability to read & update blue prints.
• Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data, stacks and VSA studies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Experience with gear design and analysis software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications.
• Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications.
• Including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly.
• Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials.
• Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded).
• Own eLocker differentials and components.
• Create and maintain FMA Documents.
• Create and complete DVP’s.
• Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed.
• Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers.
• Lead ‘Team of 4’ cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components.
• Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS).
• Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing.
• Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts.
• Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant.
• Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1.
• Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs.
• Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials.
• Support Full Service Suppliers as needed.
• Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant.

Skills

Engineering degree

Mechanical design

GD&T knowledge

2D/3D CAD data

Microsoft Office

Gear design software

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Kimos

GEMS

AnSol/Calyx

Romax

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...

Position is for a hypoid gear and differential assembly product development engineer in the Underbody Mechanical Components Department. Engineer will be responsible for current and future model hypoid gears, differential assemblies and all the components inside the differential assembly that they own. This position will be highly technical and cover a range of different mechanical components related to axles.

What you'll do...

• Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
• Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications
• Including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly
• Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials
• Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded)
• Own eLocker differentials and components
• Create and maintain FMA Documents
• Create and complete DVP’s
• Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed
• Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers
• Lead ‘Team of 4’ cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components
• Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS)
• Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing
• Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts
• Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant
• Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1
• Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs
• Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials
• Support Full Service Suppliers as needed
• Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant

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.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

You’ll have...

• Engineering degree required
• Strong interests in mechanical component and system design
• GD&T knowledge and ability to read & update blue prints
• Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data, stacks and VSA studies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Experience with gear design and analysis software preferred. Kimos, GEMS, AnSol/Calyx (Hypoid 3D, Hypoid K, Trans 3D), Romax, etc

Even better, you may have...

• Strong engineering and prior Design & Release background preferred.
• Hypoid &/or straight bevel gear knowledge/experience preferred.
• WERS experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter preferred.
• Prior launch experience preferred.
• Strong communication & organizational skills
• Highly motivated, passionate leader
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passion to progress state of the art in gear and differential design