Product Development Engineer – Engine Systems Design

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer designing and developing engine systems at Ford. Leading product development for the 7.3L Godzilla engine program with focus on engine components and systems integration.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and release components
Lead/Support resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues as they arise
Lead new/forward model product development of the base engine sub system for new engine platforms
Create, complete, and approve supplier and Ford engine DVPs and oversee testing in support of robust validation
Lead Sub System CPMT activities.
Support all program meetings (EPMT, Design Review, DPMT, change control, etc.).
Lead drawing release and changes.
Interface with Calibration, mating components, Purchasing, suppliers, and mfg/assembly plants.
Prototype Build coordination: load forward model part numbers into system and ensure fit and function.
Work directly with suppliers, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and launch teams to support programs and resolve quality issues, included travel both domestic and international when required.
WERS (Worldwide engineering release system) coordination; alerts, concerns and notice processing.
Develop and maintain CPMT documents, including appropriate quality documents (ESOW, DFMEA, PTDV, e3P, SCCAF’s, Global Integrator, PPAP & PSW’s, 543 Chart etc.) for program specific sub-system responsibilities.
Establish and document engine attributes for successful vehicle integration and confirming hardware unit program milestone achievement.
Manage the vehicle interface communication and integration delivery of the ‘Engine-as-Shipped’ and ‘Engine-as-Installed’ part releases.
Coordinate overall engine & powerpack quality metric achievement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
Min of 3+ years in Engineering, Powertrain or Automotive
Design and Release Experience
Six Sigma experience
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership ability, able to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Technical expertise/experience with Gasoline internal combustion engines, specifically base engine design and release
Experience in powertrain integration, systems engineering, vehicle testing
Green Belt certification (or black belt)
Base engine testing
1D & 3D simulation methodologies – Both and Static and Dynamic
Base engine Sub-system design & development

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 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.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

design and release experienceSix SigmaGasoline internal combustion enginespowertrain integrationsystems engineeringvehicle testing1D simulation methodologies3D simulation methodologiesbase engine sub-system designbase engine testing

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsorganization skillsproblem-solving skillsstrong leadership abilityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. in Electrical EngineeringB.S. in Aerospace EngineeringGreen Belt certificationBlack Belt certification