Product Development Engineer - Transfer Case

Description

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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...
Ford is looking for a Design Release Engineer for the T1 Platform including Ford F-150 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. Also includes Raptor and HD variants. You will have engineering responsibility for the greatest off-road drivetrain in the industry. Your parts make the F-150 Expedition Navigator and Raptor the best trucks in their segment! New exciting designs are also in the works. We need your talent to deliver them!

You will be part of the Underbody Systems Engineering organization (UnSE). You will be responsible for all Transfer Cases on the T1 Platform which includes F-150 Expedition Navigator and Raptor. The T1 Platform builds exclusively out of local North American assembly plants including the historic Rouge Complex now Dearborn Truck Plant and the Kentucky Truck Plant. You will work with existing designs as well as new variants which are yet to be released.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

• Design develop and release innovative solutions for enhancing the performance efficiency and durability of 4WD Transfer Cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design Manufacturing and Quality to ensure the successful implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Oversee testing and validation activities to ensure the reliability and safety of AWD and Part Time 4WD Transfer Cases.
• Analyze data and provide technical insights to support product improvements and optimizations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest automotive industry trends technologies and regulations related to Automatic Transmissions or Transfer Cases.
• Participate in design reviews technical meetings and project planning sessions.
• Support the resolution of technical issues and provide guidance to other team members.

Qualifications

Youll have...
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive engineering specifically in the design and development of Transfer Cases Automatic Transmissions or their related components.

Even better you may have...
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Strong knowledge of 4WD transfer case design principles or background in transmissions (either manual or automatic). Looking for background that includes; gear trains clutches lubrication threaded fasteners and control systems.
Proficiency in using MS Office based software and other software tools for simulation analysis and modeling.
Familiarity with Ford Deign and Release Tools WERS Teamcenter FEDE ED&T DVP DFMEA Quality History Warranty Analysis.
Experience with performance and durability testing of Transfer Cases or Transmissions.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to develop innovative solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Some travel may be required (<10%).

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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