Propulsion Systems Engineer – ICE Product Dev (Hybrid)

Motorsport Hackers; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,300 - 166,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible family care days

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Product Development Engineer for Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems. You will design, develop and release ICE subsystems, manage CAD/BOM structures, and lead cross-functional teams from concept through validation and production.

The role involves supplier coordination, testing oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives within a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 2+ years in D&R for ICE, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of internal combustion engine component and system/subsystem D&R experience.
• D&R Engineer manages CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Knowledge of FMEA’s, Control Plans, and DV/PV Plans.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Dimensional Control (SPC, Statistics, Etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and background.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and release ICE subsystem and components meeting program requirements and timing.
• Lead / Support resolution of design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
• Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing for robust validation.
• Support program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control).
• Lead drawing release and changes.
• Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing plants.
• Prototype Build coordination: assign forward model part numbers and ensure fit/function.
• Collaborate with suppliers and STA to resolve quality issues; travel as needed.
• Coordinate WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) activities and 8D actions.
• Develop CPMT documents and quality records for sub-system responsibilities.
• Create and approve DV/PV test plans and oversee testing for validation.
• Lead/Support warranty reduction and cost-reduction ideas.
• Lead/Support change control activities.

Skills

CAD

DVPs/PPAP

FMEA/DFMEA

GD&T

Problem solving

Cross-functional

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GD&T

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Product Development Engineer for Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems. You will design, develop and release ICE subsystems, manage CAD/BOM structures, and lead cross-functional teams from concept through validation and production.

The role involves supplier coordination, testing oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives within a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 2+ years in D&R for ICE, strong