Product Development Engineer – Transmission Systems

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In this position...
The Front Wheel Drive Transmission Systems team is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead quality improvement and cost optimization initiatives for advanced hybrid and automatic transmission systems. This role provides the opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing quality and service teams to identify investigate and resolve complex vehicle and transmission issues that directly impact customer satisfaction and business performance.

What youll do

Lead cross-functional quality improvement warranty reduction and cost optimization initiatives for front-wheel-drive hybrid and automatic transmission systems.

Analyze early-life and long-term field performance trends and develop quality improvement actions.

Develop repair cost reduction strategies while maintaining customer satisfaction and product quality.

Lead component and system cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Develop and implement initiatives to reduce field repair frequency and improve product reliability.

Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions that improve quality performance reduce warranty spend and lower product lifecycle costs.

Proactively identify emerging product concerns through data analysis field investigations and cross-functional collaboration.

Develop business cases risk assessments and implementation plans for high-priority quality and cost initiatives.

Provide warranty data analysis and field performance insights to support product development quality and service engineering activities.

Maintain project documentation including technical reports 8D corrective action reports and management summary materials.

Present project status technical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and management teams.

This position follows a hybrid work model requiring onsite presence four days per week (Monday through Thursday) in Livonia Michigan.

Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities supplier locations and vehicle assembly plants may be required.

Key cross-functional partners include:

• Product Development Engineering
• Product Development Quality
• Powertrain Assembly Plants
• Vehicle Assembly Plants
• Service Engineering

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
4 years of experience in transmission driveline powertrain or automotive systems engineering with a strong understanding of systems engineering principles.

Even better you may have...
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience with automotive warranty analysis field data or quality improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of transmission or electrified powertrain systems.
Experience leading structured problem-solving efforts such as 8D Six Sigma Shainin or similar methodologies.
Familiarity with manufacturing service engineering or customer quality processes.
Experience working with manufacturing assembly plant operations supplier quality or vehicle launch activities.
Experience presenting technical findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Strong project management skills with the capability of managing multiple projects from inception to completion.
Ability to effectively lead and handle both strategic and tactical assignments in a timely manner.
Experience analyzing large datasets and identifying trends from warranty manufacturing test or field performance data.
Demonstrated process discipline with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and define solutions for new or emerging challenges.
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65100-$109300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$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.

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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 status.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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