Transmission and Driveline Component Engineer

Transmission and Driveline Component Engineer

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In this position you will own all stages of the product design, development, and release for transmission and axle components. Your work will span from design concept to full‑scale production, with an emphasis on quality, cost, weight, and functional performance.

• Develop transmission and axle gear and shaft components with powertrain systems, internal and external global manufacturing teams.
• Lead component design, validation and Functional Model Analysis (FMA).
• Manage prototype and production build delivery and quality.
• Lead transmission and axle design and release activities for current and future applications.
• Lead a cross‑functional team of 4 among PD, Purchasing, Finance and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to deliver program targets.
• Interface with systems engineering, Ford manufacturing plants and component suppliers to meet objectives for quality, cost, weight, durability and NVH.
• Interface with CAD/CAE, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to deliver optimized designs and identify manufacturing feasibility.
• Create and maintain FMA documents such as DFMEA, DVP&R, P‑Diagram and Boundary Diagram.
• Plan and manage prototype parts ordering and component/system level testing.
• Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job1; complete PPAP and production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts.
• Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root causes of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods.
• Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions.

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience developing transmission and axle gear and shaft components.
• Master of Science in mechanical engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• Working knowledge of GD&T, quality management processes/tools, and experience reading/creating engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong engineering, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with a demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Some travel to suppliers or assembly plants may be required.

• 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 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 range of salary grades SG5‑SG7.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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 in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Auburn Hills, MI $24.91‑$38.93 13 hours ago

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing