Design & Release Engineer - Engine Components Cooling​/Miscellaneous

Design & Release Engineer – Engine Components (Cooling/Miscellaneous)

Join the Design & Release Engineer – Engine Components (Cooling/Miscellaneous) role at Ford Motor Company
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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.

• Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, and components in accordance with program requirements and Ford GPDS milestones.
• 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.
• Direct and guide suppliers to ensure program objectives are met through effective CPMT meetings.
• Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance to identify improvements and prevent recurrence.
• Lead/support TVM cost reduction activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and supplier/sub‑supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with powertrain engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Eagerness to work cross‑functionally in a dynamic environment.

• 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 and problem‑solving tools (8D, 3‑legged 5‑Why, etc.).
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine functions and components.
• Knowledge of GD&T, dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principles.
• Experience executing quality documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, SCCAF).
• Basic knowledge of NVH, materials, durability, and manufacturing processes.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new‑parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care.
• Family‑building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for community service.
• Generous paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position offers a salary range of SG5–SG8. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates 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 within commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.