Product Development Engineer-RWD Hybrid Transmissions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Livonia, MI seeks a PD Engineer to own 10 speed RWD hybrid propulsion systems integration. You will manage CAD/BOM structures, drive design improvements, and lead root-cause investigations with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, 2+ years in automotive transmissions, and CAD experience. Hybrid/Emotor experience is a plus. Hybrid onsite four+ days, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• Experience with automotive transmissions and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, validation, and launch of 10 speed RWD hybrid propulsion systems.
• Manage CAD/BOM structures and release processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet cost, quality, and timing goals.
• Perform feasibility analyses (draft angle, undercut, bend radius) for manufacturing.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Tools

CAD

CalTools

ATI

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...

This is the 10 speed Hybrid transmission systems engineer position responsible for integration into vehicle space. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and owns the product and delivers the cost, quality and vehicle milestone requirements on time. We need qualified people to help us succeed in this critical area that is responsible from program initiation through launch.

Come join the fast-paced RWD Hybrid Transmission Team! We are responsible for providing exciting customer experience across multiple product lines!

The 10R Transmission Team is looking for engineers to help design, validate and launch the future Rear Wheel Hybrid Propulsion Systems.

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...

Serve as a product development engineer responsible for 10 speed RWD hybrid propulsion systems and their integration into vehicle spaces.

Take ownership of the DV and PV strategies to deliver a best-in -class powertrain system.

Take ownership of the component, work hand in hand with specific component engineers.

Work as a team to improve part quality and increase the customer experience.

Lead teams through vehicle level and transmission level milestones.

Lead root cause investigations.

Lead testing requirements and execution of system signoff requirements.

Must be in Livonia Michigan 4 days a week or more depending on specific testing/hardware needs.

Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing related improvement actions. Short term travel may be required.

Must be approved to travel globally.

Must be approved to travel globally.

You’ll have...

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or similar.

2+ years of automotive transmission experience or similar industry.

1+ years of CAD experience.

Even better, you may have...

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar.

Calibration and vehicle data collection knowledge.

Caltools experience preferred; ATI, etc.

Emotor, Hybrid, FHEV/PHEV Experience Preferred.

Ford design/release experience preferred.

Electrical Component Or Electrical System Experience Preferred.

Hands-on problem solver and strong root cause skills.

Independent; self-starter when required.

Good communicator and can foster relationships with suppliers.

A “be curious” and “continued improvement” mindset.

A strong drive to both learn from and teach others.

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

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