Product Development Engineer
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Livonia • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $63,480 - $162,120 per year
About the role
- Design, develop, and release half shafts from concept to production, ensuring alignment with program attribute requirements and timing.
- Translate vehicle-level driveline system requirements into detailed half shaft targets, specifications, and engineering drawings.
- Familiar with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks) 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 half shaft 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.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance halfshaft performance, reduce cost, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in driveline technology, and regulatory requirements to foster innovation and ensure compliance.
Requirements
- 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
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years experience in halfshaft or driveline system development preferred.
- Familiarity with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) processes preferred.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
half shafts designdriveline system requirementsengineering drawingsvalidation testingverification testingDVP&R activitiestechnical documentationcontinuous improvementDFMEAPFMEA
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteamwork skillsproject management skillspresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering