Product Development Engineer

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? 

In this position... 
Design and Release Engineer responsible for development of world class forward model Interior Systems commodities through all phases of the product development cycle.

 

What you'll do...
Complete engineering deliverables throughout the complete GPDS (Global Product Development Process) on time with high quality for all gateways/milestones, from Product definition, Target setting, Supplier sourcing, Engineering development, Validation and testing, and up to Launch and production stages.

 

• Lead issue resolution to ensure deliverables are met throughout the various GPDS milestones
• Lead financial status-to-target for the seat system
• Lead execution of Target Delivery and Target Confirmation for cost, weight, and quality
• Lead/support cost process to deliver sourcing packages to the supply base
• Manage tools and processes to track and follow up engineering and program delivery
• Provide on-site support for all prototype and pre-production build phase.
• Provide on-site support for vehicle launch through Ok to Buy at Final Vehicle Assembly Plant
• Lead resolution of prototype and final assembly build issues
   

You'll have... 
Bachelors, Masters or PhD in one of the following fields:

Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Computer Engineering or Computer Science w/Data Science Emphasis Vehicle Design
Materials Science/Engineering
Chemical Engineering/Chemistry (or similar)
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical, and other disciplines in key areas Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, or similar degree

Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
0-3 years of relevant work experience
Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2024




Even better, you may have...
GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Involvement with Formula SAE or similar extracurricular activities Outstanding communication skills
Ability to work within a diverse team

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, and prescription drug coverage

 

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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

Visa 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

 

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