PD Engineer Auto Transmission Shifter Systems

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In this position...

In this position you will own the end-to-end development integration and lifecycle management of auto transmission shifter commodities (such as mechanical and/or shift-by-wire systems). The role serves as the central hub connecting hardware design software integration supplier management and cross-functional teams (including HMI Styling Studio and Electrical Architecture) to deliver high-quality safe and tactilely refined shifting interfaces from initial concept through post-launch production.

What youll do...

Design Release & Lifecycle Management

Commodity Ownership: Own the end-to-end design packaging integration and release of electronic and/or mechanical shift system commodities.

Requirements & Specifications: Define appearance and functional requirements; manage design rules system-level specifications and dimensional stack-ups.

Lifecycle Support: Manage commodities pre- and post-launch to support ongoing quality manufacturing feasibility and Total Value Management (TVM) cost-efficiency initiatives.

Safety & Compliance: Partner with design teams to optimize component performance reliability and durability to meet key governmental safety requirements.

Systems & Software Integration

Systems Engineering: Interface with vehicle-level electrical systems engineers to define system requirements review schematics and ensure compatibility between interfacing modules.

Data & Software Management: Manage CAD data management interfaces CAN messaging databases and software interfaces between the vehicle and the device.

Craftsmanship & UX: Lead sound quality delivery and tactile craftsmanship for the user interface.

Supplier & Quality Management

Supplier Alignment: Manage the supply base for automatic transmission user interfaces interfacing with internal Supplier Quality Engineers to lead engagement and alignment meetings.

Testing & Validation: Manage supplier- and vehicle-level testing for related software and hardware; interpret and manage DFMEAs DVP&Rs SCCAFs and Control Plans.

Program Management & Collaboration

Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate globally with Design Studio Human-Machine Interface (HMI)/Ergonomics Manufacturing (VO) Feature Owners and Electrical Architecture teams to deliver commodities on time on target and with best-in-class quality.

Issue Resolution: Drive rapid issue resolution using tools like JIRA and AIMS maintaining clear open issues lists to prioritize workflow.

Milestone Delivery: Support program milestones and physical builds with necessary hardware software change notices (WERS) and alerts.

Youll have...

Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Systems or related).

Experience: 2 years of automotive engineering experience spanning early development through launch.

Technical Breadth: General knowledge of vehicle systems electronic/mechanical interfaces and material properties/mass production processes.

Engineering Disciplines: Practical experience with engineering tools (CATIA DFMEA DVP&R P-diagram) and the ability to interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings and schematics.

Supplier & Requirements Management: Experience interpreting hardware/software specifications and managing supplier deliverables.

Problem Solving: Demonstrated analytical skills with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8Ds 5-Whys).

Tools & Systems: Proficiency in program management and release systems (e.g. FEDE JIRA AIMS WERS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Professional Skills: Exceptionally strong communication organization cross-functional collaboration and program management skills.

Even better you may have...

Advanced Degree: Masters degree in Engineering.

Electronic Module Experience: Electronic module design and release experience switch and shifter experience preferred.

Quality Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Manufacturing Quality: Deep understanding of the automotive PPAP process and manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA control plans line flow charts).

Specialized Component Knowledge: Experience with interior illumination injection-molded components and craftsmanship of interior automotive components/user interfaces.

Testing & Systems Expertise: Hands-on component testing experience (bench dyno or vehicle) and familiarity with systems like TeamCenter CATIA and Global Integrator.

Electrical & Software Expertise: Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) automotive software implementation and CAN messaging/data management.

Global Exposure: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues.

Modern Tooling: Working knowledge of commercially available AI tools and resources to drive engineering productivity.

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 6 -8 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

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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