Diesel Emissions Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Advanced Diesel Emissions Systems Engineer at Ford leading design and integration of emissions systems. Focus on achieving compliance for the 6.7L Scorpion diesel engine.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emissions system design and integration, with a strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles and project management. Proficient in developing quality documentation and ensuring compliance with emissions regulations throughout the vehicle's lifecycle.

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Emissions System DesignSystems Engineering PrinciplesProject Management ExperienceDFMEA DocumentationPowertrain Architecture Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPropulsion System DesignEmissions Regulations Compliance1D Modeling ToolsBoundary DiagramsP-DiagramsDesign Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisCross-Functional Technical Leadership

Soft Skills

Strong Project Management SkillsCoordination of Complex Workstreams

Tools & Technologies

Global Technical Development SystemGT-SuiteMATLABSimulink

Industry Keywords

Emissions ConceptsEngine ControlsMechanical PackagingCatalyst ChemistryHigh-Volume Production Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the definition and design of new emissions concepts, integrating hardware, controls, and packaging across the engine, transmission, generator, and aftertreatment systems.
Coordinate subsystems and lead technical trade-off discussions across different engineering domains to achieve an optimized system-level solution.
Drive project milestones and workstream coordination using the Global Technical Development System (GTDS) to ensure timely delivery of project goals.
Develop and maintain core systems engineering and quality documentation, including Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Define attribute targets and cascade system/subsystem requirements, functions, and use cases to ensure compliance throughout the vehicle's full useful life.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Systems Engineering field.
5+ years of experience in propulsion or emissions system design and integration.
3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles and quality tools (e.g., DFMEA, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams).
1+ years of project management experience
Even better, you may have...
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering.
Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex technical workstreams.
Direct experience with emissions regulations, compliance and testing.
In-depth understanding of powertrain architectures and their specific impact on emissions (e.g., cold-start management, thermal transients).
Experience leading cross-functional technical trade-offs in a high-volume production environment.
Cross-domain familiarity with engine controls, mechanical packaging, and catalyst chemistry.
Knowledge of milestones and delivery to both GTDS and GPDS
Demonstrated experience with 1D modeling tools and methodology. (e.g., GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink)

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.