PD Engineer – I4 OPD Quality

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Quality Engineer resolving post-launch propulsion quality issues at Ford. Managing warranty trends, root-cause actions, plant containment, and corrective actions.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality issue resolution and product development, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving methodologies. Proficient in managing warranty claims and implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality and reduce repair costs.

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Quality Issue ResolutionCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving MethodologiesWarranty Claims ManagementSix Sigma Black Belt

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentQuality EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringSystems EngineeringData AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action ImplementationPreventive Action PlanningTrend InvestigationQuality Holds Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingLeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Propulsion SystemsQuality AssuranceManufacturing ProcessesWarranty ManagementProduct Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, contain and resolve ongoing quality issues after product launch
Work closely with propulsion design teams, calibration, manufacturing, plant vehicle teams and core quality
Contain and resolve low time in service quality issues
Prioritize ongoing and emerging issues using leading and lagging indicator data and analysis
Manage weekly warranty claims for 0–3 months-in-service engine system components
Triage top issues with the propulsion team
Define and investigate issues using trends based on vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, locations and other critical factors
Participate in or lead cross-functional root cause, corrective action and prevention of recurrence activities
Conduct preventive recurrence action read-across to other programs and implement actions as appropriate
Support plant containment actions, including quality holds and stop ships
Lead emerging and ongoing issue discussions in propulsion, fuel and thermal system quality meetings
Attend manufacturing and product quality meetings
Work with service to reduce cost per repair

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
1+ years of experience in Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing or Systems Engineering
Excellent problem-solving skills with solid understanding of problem-solving methodologies
Excellent leadership and presentation skills
Proficient in MS Office
Proficient in English
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and 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
Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time