Ford Motor Company Looking for Ford Performance Powertrain Design & Release/Systems Engineering at Dearborn, MI Full Time

In this position…

• D&R engineer is the single point of contact for all aspects of the part design and systems engineering and must meet program targets for quality, function, cost, weight, and timing.
• Ford Performance is a small team of dedicated engineers who turn mainstream Ford vehicles into extraordinary performance machines on accelerated timelines, with limited resources.
• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle development and supplier reviews. In-person work required to support vehicle builds and testing & development.

What you’ll do…

• Design and Release for powertrain components for future Ford Performance vehicles. Requires a minimum of 6 years’ experience with an intimate understanding powertrain design, release and systems engineering.
• Position also includes responsibility will vary as program content change; component/subsystems may include air induction systems, secondary air pumps/brackets, front axle, rear axle, front half shaft, integrated wheel end disconnects, front driveshaft, rear driveshaft, and other powertrain components.
• D&R roles & responsibilities occasionally will be varied; “triage engineering” will involve a component/sub-system that is carryover but requires D&R ownership when issues evolve such as a test failure, commercial/releasing issue, assembly issues and so on. D&R engineer is the single point of contact for all aspects of the part design and systems engineering.
• Engineer must be fully competent with a minimum of 6 years’ experience using Ford system systems such as FMA, FEDEDVP, FEDEBOM, SWT, AIMS, WERS, and other relevant tools and processes.
• Provide in-person support the testing, prototype builds, and launch builds of upcoming Ford Performance vehicles at assembly plants and test facilities.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills based on Six Sigma tools and processes and have 4+ years’ experience solving difficult cross functional issues related to powertrain systems.
• Must be willing to support Ford and supplier plant manufacturing issues with short notice and reprioritized roles & responsibilities.
• Interface & lead discussions daily with other D&R/systems engineers, attribute teams, suppliers, and management to ensure parts comply with required specifications and critical decisions are made efficiently.
• Must have 6 plus years’ experience delivering powertrain systems engineering and other powertrain components that meet program targets for quality, function, cost, weight, and timing.

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s of Science in engineering.
• Master’s degree in engineering with a concentration in automotive systems or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in Powertrain component Design and Release required.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills required.
• 6+ years of experience with powertrain systems engineer, including function, validation, problem solving, etc.
• Must have experience/competency in Ford PD systems and processes: WERS, FEDEBOM, FEDE, GPDS, SWT, AIMS, Teamcenter, CATIA, etc.
• Experience with program management tool Microsoft Project to develop Gantt Charts for program timeline, DV-PV, milestones, and deliverables desired.
• Preferred experience with Diagnostic Engineering Tools/PT Diag using MyCanic FD, CANAlyzer, ATI Vision, etc. to evaluate and analyze vehicle software issues desired.
• Candidate must be a self-starter with ability to deliver results and overcome obstacles in a dynamic working environment, with minimal direction.

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 changemaker, 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, and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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