Product Development Engineer - Systems Engineering

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family support

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in the United States is seeking an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineer on the Engine Powerpack Team. The candidate will integrate engines into Ford products across the global manufacturing footprint on forward model applications.

You will interface with engine plants, lead design and launch issues, translate requirements, plan verification testing, and contribute to cost-reduction efforts with travel to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, automotive, electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with Powertrain engineering.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• D&R Engineer manages product release CAD and BOM structures and facilitates supplier data integration.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Ford Engine Plant and Vehicle Assembly Plants on design and launch workstreams.
• Lead/support resolution of design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, execute and analyze verification testing to established targets.
• Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements and implement prevent reoccurrence.
• Lead/support TVM cost reduction activities.

Skills

Powertrain engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical / automotive / electrical engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD studies

Six Sigma 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

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 position is for an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Engine Systems Engineer on an Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating engines into the Ford products across the global manufacturing footprint on forward model applications.

What You’ll Do

• Systems Interface with Ford Engine Plant and Vehicle Assembly Plants on design and launch workstreams.
• Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.
• Plan, coordinate, execute and analyze verification testing to established targets.
• Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements (design and process) and implement prevent reoccurrence.
• Lead / Support TVM cost reduction activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Engine or Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

You’ll Have

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent degree
• 2+ years of experience with Powertrain engineering
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• 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.
• 2+ years of experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you have been part of a high performing team

Even better, if you have…

Preferred

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Prior Design and Release experience. Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
• Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
• Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine
• Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
• Prior experience executing effective quality documentation (i.e. FMEA’s, Control Plans, SCCAF’s, etc.)
• Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal and 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
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 6 - 8 and ranges from $74,300-$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.