Product Development Engineer – Transmission Mechanical Components

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer at Ford developing gears and components for transmission systems. Collaborating with teams to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeLivonia • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop transmission gears, planetary assemblies, shafts and driveline axle shaft components in conjunction with powertrain systems teams, manufacturing teams, and global suppliers.
Lead component design, analysis, failure mode avoidance (FMA), and test validation.
Utilize project management skills to deliver programs on time, communicate all risks, track changes and maintain documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
1 year experience in Microsoft Office
1 year of CAD experience
Masters in product development or other engineering discipline (preferred additional experience and skills)
Industry experience with gears and/or torque carrying components (preferred additional experience and skills)
Strong knowledge of component design for forging, powder metal, stamping, machining, grinding, gear manufacturing, heat treatment (preferred additional experience and skills)
Working knowledge of CAD (Catia or 3DX) including reviewing drawings and GD&T (even better, you may have)
Experience with Romax or Transmission3D, and reviewing other CAE simulations and models (even better, you may have)
Applying 8D, fish-bone, and DOE problem solving methodology (even better, you may have)
Strong foundation in FMA processes and documentation (even better, you may have)
Experience with DVP&R, calculate number of samples and testing cycles according to reliability and confidence targets (even better, you may have)
Ability to work independently and demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment (even better, you may have)
Strong communication skills with ability to present information in concise manner (even better, you may have)
Ability to balance both a technical and a program management mindset (even better, you may have)
Capability of managing multiple projects at a time (even better, you may have)
Strong leadership, project, and team building skills – ability to lead teams and drive projects by working effectively with others with a demonstrated ability to work cross-departmentally (even better, you may have)
Strong collaborator – willingness to share ideas, documentation, and best practices (even better, you may have)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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

CADFMADVP&R8D problem solvingfish-bone analysisDOE methodologycomponent designgear manufacturingheat treatmentCAE simulations

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationleadershipcollaborationteam buildingindependent workdynamic environmentresults deliverycross-departmental workpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineeringMasters in product development