Product Development Engineer – Propulsion Systems Design Release
Ford Motor Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Allen Park • Missouri • United States
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Salary
💰 $63,480 - $162,120 per year
About the role
- Collaborate with technical specialists to architect "best-in-class" aftertreatment systems for gasoline and hybrid vehicle programs
- Establish engineering specifications, manage FMEAs & DVP, and navigate complex system trade-offs to ensure peak performance and durability
- Lead global supplier partnerships to optimize manufacturing processes for function, cost, weight, and quality
- Act as the product development bridge between Program Integration, Engine Calibration, Finance, and Certification teams to deliver high-stakes programs on time and on budget
- Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies to stay ahead of evolving government regulations
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 2 years of experience in emissions development (we value your journey—internships, co-ops, and coursework count!)
- 2+ years of experience identifying and resolving complex emissions issues related to calibration, controls, or exhaust systems
- Understanding and effectively utilizing product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
- Even better if you have:
- Experience taking a program from initial concept through to high-volume production
- A proven ability to analyze and solve sophisticated problems where the engine and emissions systems intersect
- A fundamental understanding of internal combustion engine function and thermodynamics.
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
emissions developmentcalibrationcontrolsexhaust systemsthermodynamicsinternal combustion engine functionengineering specificationsFMEAsDVPproduct development
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingleadershipcommunicationproject managementanalytical thinkingcross-functional teamworknegotiationadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering