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...
Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
What you'll do...
Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.
Plan, coordinate, execute and analyze verification testing to established targets.
Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
Direct and guide suppliers to ensure program objectives are met through effective CPMT meetings.
Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements (design and process) and implement prevent reoccurrence.
Lead / Support TVM cost reduction activities.
You'll have...
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field
0-6+ months of powertrain design & release experience or equivalent coursework or internship experience.
0-6+ months of experience with Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.) or equivalent coursework or internship experience.
Even better, you may have...
Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field
2+ years of powertrain design & release experience
2+ years of experience with Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D’s, 3 legged 5 Why’s, etc.)
Proven experience with delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
Understand principles of diesel combustion, complex castings, valvetrain, camdrive, mechanical-hydraulic interaction, slider-crank mechanisms.
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.
Experience in using/applying CAE and optimization methods in design & development of internal combustion engine components and subsystems.
Six Sigma Green Belt trained or preferably Six Sigma Green / Black Belt certified.
Experience working with engineering team in a global setting/regions.
Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine
Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
Ability to navigate Ford internal systems: WERS (change management), Global Integrator (program health / delivery), Teamcenter (CAD), FEDE (Requirements, design rules, DV & quality documents), etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a salary grade 8.
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
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