Product Development Engineer

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.

In this position...

The Opportunity:

In this pivotal role, you will work to improve warranty on 12V batteries by engaging the team in Ford's World Headquarters Garage when management lease customers have issues and help guide resolution. Additionally, you will work with our dealer test & charging equipment supplier to improve the efficiency of their equipment and reduce un-necessary replacements. This role also requires engagement on benchmarking for LVPS (primarily LV batteries) and close work with our internal benchmarking operations as well as independent research.

Design Engineer, Low Voltage Power Supply Core Testing, Warranty, & Benchmarking Engineer. At Ford, we are driving the future of automotive innovation, and our Low Voltage Power Supply Core team is at the forefront of this transformation. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Design Engineers to develop cutting-edge technologies that will define the next generation of efficient and high-performance vehicles.

What you'll do...

* Dealership Test equipment:

* Data Analytics & Strategic Reporting - cloud portal monitoring, trend analysis, design feedback loop, and usage metrics

* Warranty Integrity & Fraud Detection - detect use of off vehicle battery to generate false codes to replace batteries.

* Algorithm Development & Lifecycle Correlation - collaborate with supplier on next level SW updates for battery testers at dealers.

* Global Liaison & Software Synchronization - work as technical conduit for Ford NA & Ford EU dealership testers.

* Lab Collaboration & Forensic Analysis - utilize battery teardown lab to validate tester changes.

* Program Execution & Quality Assurance:
Drive rigorous program execution, ensuring adherence to established processes, comprehensive sign-offs, and meticulous documentation to meet all quality and functional requirements.

* Innovation & Development:
Support of next generation low voltage battery development and analysis.

* Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:
Proactively identify and address complex technical issues, leading root cause analysis, defining effective corrective actions, and overseeing their implementation. You will leverage quality tools such as Global 8D & A3 problem solving to communicate status and drive resolutions.

* Supplier Requirement Management:
Partner with suppliers to establish and ensure robust, consistent sign-off processes for all technical requirements.

* Component Quality Ownership:
Take full ownership of component quality across the entire product lifecycle, spanning forward models, current production, and past models.

* Travel - local & US to battery teardown facility & Dealerships;
Potential overseas travel to align on tester updates.

What you'll do...

* Dealership Test equipment:

* Data Analytics & Strategic Reporting - cloud portal monitoring, trend analysis, design feedback loop, and usage metrics

* Warranty Integrity & Fraud Detection - detect use of off vehicle battery to generate false codes to replace batteries.

* Algorithm Development & Lifecycle Correlation - collaborate with supplier on next level SW updates for battery testers at dealers.

* Global Liaison & Software Synchronization - work as technical conduit for Ford NA & Ford EU dealership testers.

* Lab Collaboration & Forensic Analysis - utilize battery teardown lab to validate tester changes.

* Program Execution & Quality Assurance:
Drive rigorous program execution, ensuring adherence to established processes, comprehensive sign-offs, and meticulous documentation to meet all quality and functional requirements.

* Innovation & Development:
Support of next generation low voltage battery development and analysis.

* Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:
Proactively identify and address complex technical issues, leading root cause analysis, defining effective corrective actions, and overseeing their implementation. You will leverage quality tools such as Global 8D & A3 problem solving to communicate status and drive resolutions.

* Supplier Requirement Management:
Partner with suppliers to establish and ensure robust, consistent sign-off processes for all technical requirements.

* Component Quality Ownership:
Take full ownership of component quality across the entire product lifecycle, spanning forward models, current production, and past models.

* Travel - local & US to battery teardown facility & Dealerships;
Potential overseas travel to align on tester updates.