Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Ford Product Development uses design thinking and user experience methods to deliver products across autonomy, electrification, and smart mobility.
  • Work within Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Service Parts Engineering to ensure right part, right quality, right time for aftersales and fleet needs.
  • Lead the design, development, launch, and ongoing maintenance of vehicle service products throughout lifecycle.
  • Proactively identify, extract, and synthesize complex technical and business data to inform product decisions and strategy.
  • Manage parts and components across multiple vehicle lines and ensure program integration (e.g., PDO, WERS, GCAT/ECAT, FEDE).
  • Provide input into Cost, Feasibility, and Timing (CFT) process and apply continuous improvement and lessons learned.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Program Management, Purchasing, Vehicle Programs, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
  • Utilize advanced CAD/CAE tools (Team Center, Vis Mockup, Catia) for 3D sectioning, technical evaluations, and feasibility assessments.
  • Conduct technical research and documentation for DVP/PVP and ensure manufacturability, quality controls, and compliance using quality tools (FMEA, DVP, SCCAF, Control Plan, PPAP, 8D).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering.
  • Proven experience in product development, engineering, or a related technical role within the automotive or a similar complex manufacturing industry.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (e.g., Team Center, Catia, Vis Mockup) and experience with 3D modeling and analysis.
  • Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, DVP, PPAP, 8D).
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable plans.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to effectively interface with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • A strong passion for customer satisfaction and understanding the lifetime value of a product.
  • Bonus: Master's degree in engineering.
  • Bonus: Experience with aftermarket, service parts, or fleet product development.
  • Bonus: Knowledge of Ford's internal engineering systems and processes (e.g., WERS, FEDE, PDO).
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.