Product Development Engineer – Engine Components

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer managing engine component design for Ford's Nano engine program. Leading development and release of critical engine sub-systems with a focus on innovation and quality.

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

Lead new/forward model product development of the base engine sub system for new engine platforms
Design, develop, and release components
Lead/Support resolution of major design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues as they arise
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 releases 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 PPAP new components, support programs, and resolve quality issues
Travel to suppliers and engine plants for launch and quality support, including both domestic and international travel as needed.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
3+ years of Design and Release Experience
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
Strong leadership ability, able to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholder
Technical expertise/experience with Gasoline internal combustion engines, specifically base engine design and release
**Even better, if you have …**
Preferred
Six Sigma experience
Base engine testing experience
1D & 3D simulation methodologies – Both and Static and Dynamic.

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CADBOM structuresmass attribute analysisGasoline internal combustion enginesbase engine designbase engine testing1D simulation methodologies3D simulation methodologiesDFMEAPPAP

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationproblem solvingleadership

Certifications

B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringSix Sigma