Product Development Engineer – Engine Design

About the role

This position is for an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Design and Release(D&R) Engineer on the Inline Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities associated with engine components on current and forward model applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
• 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.
• Direct and guide suppliers to ensure program objectives are met through effective CPMT meetings.
• 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 Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

Requirements

• BS in mechanical engineering or related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Qualifications

• Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in propulsion systems engineering
• Experience with internal combustion engines and related components
• Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principles
• Experience with Six Sigma tools & problem-solving techniques (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
• Experience with FMEA’s, Control Plans, SCCAF’s, etc.

Skills

• Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes

Benefits

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.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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