Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer – Front Axle

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Livonia • Missouri • United States

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Salary

💰 $72,480 - $162,120 per year

About the role

  • Lead the design, development, and release of innovative engineering solutions to significantly enhance the performance, efficiency, and durability of the Front Axle system
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and successful implementation of new technologies and processes
  • Manage and oversee rigorous testing and validation protocols, guaranteeing the highest levels of reliability, safety, and compliance for the Front Axle
  • Conduct in-depth data analysis and provide critical technical insights to inform strategic product improvements and optimizations
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of the latest automotive industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory landscapes pertinent to axle systems
  • Actively participate in and contribute to design reviews, technical meetings, and comprehensive project planning sessions
  • Serve as a technical resource, leading the resolution of complex engineering issues and mentoring other team members
  • Deliver to cost and quality targets that help customers experience the best of their vehicles

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive engineering
  • The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
  • Being agile with tasks and able to pick up new concepts and systems quickly and efficiently.
  • Ability to travel occasionally (estimated less than 10%)
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience with performance and durability testing, including both dynamometer and in-vehicle validation (preferred)
  • Robust understanding and application of Systems Engineering principles (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Ford's Design and Release Tools, such as WERS, Teamcenter, FEDE, ED&T, and processes including DVP, DFMEA, Quality History, and Warranty Analysis (preferred)
  • Proven strong problem-solving abilities and a creative approach to developing innovative engineering solutions (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering software tools for simulation, analysis, and modeling (e.g., CAD, CAE software) (preferred)
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and effectively collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams (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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringperformance testingdurability testingdata analysisSystems Engineering principlesCADCAE softwareBOM managementdesign improvementsvalidation protocols
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcreativitycommunicationpresentationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationagilitymentoringcross-functional collaborationproject planning
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering