Product Development Engineer - Systems Engineering

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.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.

We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

This position is for an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Engine Systems Engineer on an Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating engines into the Ford products across the global manufacturing footprint on forward model applications.

• Systems Interface with Ford Engine Plant and Vehicle Assembly Plants on design and launch work streams.
• 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.
• 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 Engine or Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent degree
• 2+ years of experience with Powertrain engineering
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
• 2+ years of experience working cross‑functionally in a dynamic environment where you have been part of a high performing team

• 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 & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
• Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine
• Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
• Prior experience executing effective quality documentation (i.e. FMEA’s, Control Plans, SCCAF’s, etc.)
• Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
• Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate…