Engine Emissions Test Engineer

In this position...

The Dearborn Engine Laboratory performs dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines covering areas such as engine development and durability powertrain calibration heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification and cooling system evaluations.

The Emissions Test Engineer for the Engine Laboratory Department interfaces with requesting departments and outside suppliers to ensure testing requirements are understood and documented and that engine setup testing and disposition are executed to the highest quality standards. They are also responsible for ensuring that tests conducted across multiple labs adhere to the same standards to produce correlated and accurate data. This role is fundamental to ensuring quality emissions testing and drives the development of new emissions measurement methods and equipment.

What youll do...

Emissions Testing and Methodology Development:

• Collaborate with global partners to forecast and plan for new equipment procedures and test methods.
• Lead the development and implementation of new test methodologies to meet evolving emissions and fuel economy regulations.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for all testing protocols and procedures.
• Provide expert troubleshooting support for lab maintenance and resolve complex technical issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improving operational efficiency and test accuracy.

Data Analysis and Validation:

• Conduct detailed data analysis and validation to support powertrain development projects.
• Ensure data correlation and accuracy across multiple lab environments.
• Utilize statistical process controls to monitor and enhance data quality.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams in the design deployment and launch of new engine test facilities.
• Manage project timelines quality and financial objectives to ensure successful delivery.
• Employ a process-driven approach to manage complex installations and detailed design work.
• Support the development of diverse powertrains by designing innovative test procedures and facility requirements.

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10 years of experience of powertrain development and testing
• Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics and basic heat transfer properties.
• Experience with data analysis and a foundational understanding of statistics.
• A motivated self-starting individual with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Even better youll have...

• Previous experience in a powertrain emissions and certifications role
• Knowledge of the vehicle certification process specifically Heavy-Duty Engine Certification
• Experience in writing and generating technical equipment specifications.
• Working knowledge of basic chemistry.

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 7-8.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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