Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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 life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
Design & Release engineer will be responsible for planetary assemblies and gear components. The position entails managing planetary and gear designs for current production transmissions and developing new designs for future model applications including hybrid and BEV programs. The engineer will be responsible for functional objectives, quality, cost, weight, and program timing.
Responsibilities
In this position...
- Design & release of gears, carriers, bearings, pinion shafts, thrust washers and other components for planetary and layshaft gear designs.
- Collaborate with systems engineering team, Ford manufacturing plants and component suppliers to meet program objectives for quality, cost, weight, durability and NVH.
- Work with CAD/CAE, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to deliver optimized designs and identify manufacturing feasibility.
- Develop, track and update engineering quality documents e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R, P-Diagram, Boundary Diagram.
- Lead component and assembly release in Ford engineering release system.
- Plan and manage prototype parts ordering and component/system level testing.
- Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root cause of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods.
- Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions.
- Actively work with suppliers to support program deliverables as related to PPAP and APQP.
Qualifications
You'll have...
BS in mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
2 years engineering experience as mechanical component engineer including internships and co-op.
Even better, you may have...
Practical experience using commercial gear design/analysis software is a plus.
Working knowledge of GD&T, quality management processes/tools and experience reading/creating engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience performing failure analysis of mechanical systems and components.
Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and experience using Minitab or similar statistical analysis tool.
Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, AutoCAD & MatLab.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, metallurgy and heat treatment of steel.
Basic understanding of NVH and reading/interpreting NVH data.
Strong engineering, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills.
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word & Power Point.
Ability to work independently and demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment.
Some travel to supplier or assembly plants may be required.
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!
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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades
SG5-SG8.
Visa sponsorship is 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.
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