Product Development Engineer – Engine Design

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer designing and releasing inline engine components for Ford vehicles. Resolving engineering, quality, supplier, and launch issues across current and future applications.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering principles, with a focus on design, development, and release of systems and components. Proficient in quality assurance methodologies and cross-functional collaboration to meet program objectives and enhance product performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering DegreeDesign And Release ExperienceSix Sigma MethodologiesGD&T And Dimensional ControlQuality Documentation Execution

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Hard Skills

Design DevelopmentVerification TestingCost Reduction ActivitiesInternal Combustion Engine KnowledgeFMEAsControl PlansSCCAFs8D Problem Solving3-Legged 5 WhysManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationTeamworkProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Ford GPDSCPMT MeetingsQuality Cost Weight Functional AttributesPPAPAPQPNVHDurability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, and components meeting program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones
Lead or support resolution of design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues
Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications
Plan, coordinate, execute, and analyze verification testing against established targets
Direct and guide suppliers through effective CPMT meetings to ensure program objectives are met
Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance, identify improvements, and implement measures to prevent recurrence
Lead or support TVM cost reduction activities
Travel as necessary to Ford assembly plants, facilities, and supplier/sub-supplier sites for issue resolution and build support

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in mechanical engineering or related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, high-performing team
MS in mechanical engineering or related field preferred
Prior design and release experience preferred
Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight, and Functional attributes for components/subsystems preferred
Experience using Six Sigma and problem-solving tools, including 8D and 3-legged 5 Whys, preferred
Knowledge of internal combustion engine functions and components preferred
Knowledge of GD&T/dimensional control, PPAP, and APQP principles preferred
Experience executing quality documentation such as FMEAs, Control Plans, and SCCAFs preferred
Basic knowledge of NVH, materials, durability, and manufacturing processes preferred
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time