Product Development Engineer – Underbody Structures

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave programs

Vehicle discount for employees

Job summary

Ford is seeking an experienced D&R Engineer to design and release structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. You will lead frame-related developments, ensure DFMEA/PFMEA compliance, and drive cost and weight efficiency while coordinating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications include a mechanical engineering degree, 3+ years in frames or structures, and CAD proficiency (CATIA/3DX). Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (required).
• 3+ years of experience in frames or structures Design and Release
• The D&R 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.
• CAD Capable (CATIA, 3DX)
• Excellent communication skills, written verbal.
• Ability to lead a team, work with cross functional group.

Responsibilities

• Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch.
• Apply DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Engineering Specifications to deliver robust designs.
• Lead frame structures to meet vehicle attributes and requirements.
• Resolve durability, assembly, and functional issues.
• Mentor peers through Technical Club forums.
• Deliver material cost reduction and warranty benchmarking.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

DFMEA

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens 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...

Engineer to design, develop and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. Looking for innovative problem solvers with ability to manage complex systems and components, design for efficiency and validate using engineering tools and knowledge. Talent to be able to understand and develop complex systems and balance deliverables to make most cost/weight effective and functional proposals for underbody components.

Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch.

What you'll do...

• Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch.
• Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Perfect Drawing Plan and Engineering Specifications.
• Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package, crash, durability, commercial upfitting, and thermal management
• Responsible to lead, review, and approve, Frame Structure designs to ensure delivery to component ES, and vehicle requirements
• Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified
• Coach, technical mentor, and guide peer engineers with regular information exchange through Technical Club forums.
• Deliver focused Material Cost Reduction, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (required).
• 3+ years of experience in frames or structures Design and Release
• The D&R 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.
• CAD Capable (CATIA, 3DX)
• Excellent communication skills, written verbal.
• Ability to lead a team, work with cross functional group.

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