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Product Development Engineer Systems Engineering

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 74300 - 166200
Posted: 8 November 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 5 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.


Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

This position is for an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Engine Systems Engineer on an Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating engines into the Ford products across the global manufacturing footprint on forward model applications.



Responsibilities

What youll do

  • Systems Interface with Ford Engine Plant and Vehicle Assembly Plants on design and launch workstreams.
  • Lead / Support resolution of all 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 to established targets.
  • Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements (design and process) and implement prevent reoccurrence.
  • Lead / Support TVM cost reduction activities.
  • Travel as necessary to Ford Engine or Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.


Qualifications

Youll have...
Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering automotive engineering electrical engineering or equivalent degree
  • 2 years of experience with Powertrain engineering
  • 2 years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc)
  • 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.
  • 2 years of experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you have been part of a high performing team

Even better if you have
Preferred

  • Masters degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Prior Design and Release experience.
    Proven delivery of balanced Quality Cost Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
  • Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8Ds 3 legged 5 Whys etc.)
  • Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine
  • Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control PPAP and APQP principals.
  • Prior experience executing effective quality documentation (i.e. FMEAs Control Plans SCCAFs etc.)
  • Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control PPAP and APQP principals.
  • Basic knowledge of NVH Materials Durability and Manufacturing processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
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
Generous vacation time sick/personal time and paid holidays including between Christmas Eve and New Years Day

This position is a salary grade 6 - 8 and ranges from $74300-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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