Product Development Engineer Hypoid Gear and Differential Assembly

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Developmentuses 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!

What youll do...

Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications

Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications

Including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly

Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials

Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded)

Own eLocker differentials and components

Create and maintain FMA Documents

Create and complete DVPs

Run analytical and physical testing including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed

Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems manufacturing STA and other component engineers

Lead Team of 4 cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components

Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS)

Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing

Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts

Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant

Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1

Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs

Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials

Support Full-Service Suppliers as needed

Review warranty returns durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant

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

• 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.

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.

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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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Youll have...

Engineering degree required

Strong interests in mechanical component and system design

GD&T knowledge and ability to read & update blueprints

Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data stacks and VSA studies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook etc)

Experience with gear design and analysis software preferred. Kimos GEMS AnSol/Calyx (Hypoid 3D Hypoid K Trans 3D) Romax etc

Even better you may have...

Strong engineering and prior Design & Release background preferred.

Hypoid &/or straight bevel gear knowledge/experience preferred.

WERS experience preferred.

Familiarity with Teamcenter preferred.

Prior launch experience preferred.

Strong communication & organizational skills

Highly motivated passionate leader

Strong problem-solving skills

Passion to progress state of the art in gear and differential design