Product Development Engineer - Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems - D&R

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Engineering position utilizing education and experience to design and release combustion engine components. This D&R position focusses on design, development, release, and part validation with emphasis on internal combustion engines. In this position the engineer will be part of the Nano V6 Powerpack team to deliver new forward model program milestones and hardware delivery from concept through production implementation as well as current model quality and cost efficiency actions.

This position is for an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Design and Release(D&R) Engineer on Ford's V6 Nano Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities associated with base engine components on current and forward model applications.

What you'll do...

* Design, develop and release ICE subsystem 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.

* Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation.

* Lead Sub System CPMT activities.

* Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).

* Lead drawing release and changes.

* Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg./assembly plants.

* Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.

* Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support programs and resolve quality issues, including travel both domestic and international when required.

* WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, Concerns and SREA processing.

* Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, FEDE, e3P, SCCAF's, Global Integrator, OPTEX, PPAP & PSW's, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.

* Create, complete, and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.

* Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution using a structured 8D documented approach.

* Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.

* Lead/Support change control activities.

* Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

What you'll do...

* Design, develop and release ICE subsystem 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.

* Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation.

* Lead Sub System CPMT activities.

* Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).

* Lead drawing release and changes.

* Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg./assembly plants.

* Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.

* Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support programs and resolve quality issues, including travel both domestic and international when required.

* WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, Concerns and SREA processing.

* Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, FEDE, e3P, SCCAF's, Global Integrator, OPTEX, PPAP & PSW's, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.

* Create, complete, and approve supplier and internal DV/PV test plans and oversee testing in support of robust validation.

* Lead/Support warranty reduction and issue resolution using a structured 8D documented approach.

* Lead/Support TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.

* Lead/Support change control activities.

* Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.