Product Development Engineer - Driveline

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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!

In this position...
Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly motivated Product Development Engineer to join our dynamic Driveline Systems team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and release of driveline components across a diverse portfolio of vehicles. You will play a critical role in ensuring our components meet stringent performance, durability, efficiency, and quality standards, contributing directly to the driving experience our customers expect from Ford.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance component performance, reduce cost, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Design, develop, and release driveline components from concept to production, ensuring alignment with program attribute requirements and timing.
• Translate vehicle-level system requirements into detailed driveline targets, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Familiar with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Solid Works) to create and refine detailed designs.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive validation and verification testing, including DVP&R activities, to ensure product robustness and performance.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including Driveline Systems, Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and external suppliers.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering issues related to component design, manufacturing, and field performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, including technical reviews, component sourcing, and evaluation to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets, communicating progress and potential risks to stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, test reports, and engineering release documents.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in driveline technology, and regulatory requirements to foster innovation and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• 2+ years of automotive experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in driveline component development.
• Familiarity with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) processes.

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 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

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