EMotor System Engineer

Overview

The Electrified Propulsion Engineering (EPE) organization is responsible for delivering the best fuel economy and refined Hybrid, Plug‑In Hybrid and Electric vehicles in every segment in which we contend. We strive to consistently provide the best customer vehicle value and profitability while delivering performance, durability, and fuel economy/range objectives. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization at Ford and further the “Power of Choice” initiative.

• Lead system engineer to design, develop, implement and validate eMotor stator and rotor assembly
• Lead pre-program eMotor design, drawing, material selection and prototype building
• Lead prototype builds by collaborating with part suppliers, equipment suppliers and powertrain manufacturing team
• Lead prototype testing with part suppliers, assembly equipment suppliers and eMotor testing team; support eMotor DV test reports
• Lead technology innovation to motor design through innovation, invention disclosures, benchmarking xEV competition
• Lead benchmarking eMotor assembly and components at Level 1 through 4
• Develop engineering specifications and quality documents such as Boundary Diagram, P‑Diagram, DFMEA and SCCAF for components and assembly
• Develop MSA for GD&T and functional requirements of components and assembly
• Dev Let in‑process, control plan and eMotor tests jointly with component D&R and manufacturing team
• Lead system engineering meetings to collaborate between core EM, materials, D&R and testing teams; provide technical support for ongoing programs to program teams, D&R engineers, powertrain manufacturing teams
• Integrate lessons learned from previous programs and benchmarking to ensure robust prevent recurrence actions are in place

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• 3+ years in product development
• Experience in eMotor, xEV transmission, power unit, gearbox design and testing activity. Experience with a build‑to‑print or in‑house manufactured commodity is a plus.

• MSEE or MSME graduate degree preferred
• 2+ years in mechanical design engineering
• Strong working knowledge of design for manufacturability
• Experience working with suppliers; international supplier experience preferred
• Experience in Quality Disciplines (FMA, SCAAF etc.) and GPDS Deliverables
• Six sigma green or black belt
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self‑motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience working with cross‑functional teams and driving product development issues to resolution
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of powertrain testing tools, analytical and CAE tools and performance modeling
• Knowledge of Ford processes and tools is preferred

• 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 5‑8 and ranges from $68,300 to $192,900. 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.

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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.