Ford Motor Company
Job Description
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 the automotive industry is quickly moving towards a greater number of new powertrains to meet customer and market demands. With this shift, there is an expanding need for planetary/offset layshaft gear sets and shafts for the new and unique powertrains architectures. As the engineer for transmission and driveline components, you will have the unique opportunity to own all stages of the product design, development, and release. Your work will span from design concept to full‑scale production, with an emphasis on quality, cost, weight, and functional performance.
Develop transmission and axle gear and shaft components in conjunction with powertrain systems, internal/external global manufacturing teams
Lead component design, validation and FMA
Manage prototype and production build delivery and quality
Responsibilities
Lead transmission and axle gear and shaft design and release activities for current and future applications
Lead “Team of 4” cross‑functional meetings between PD, Purchasing, Finance and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to deliver program targets
Interface with systems engineering team, Ford manufacturing plants and component suppliers to meet program objectives for quality, cost, weight, durability and NVH
Interface with CAD/CAE, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to deliver optimized designs and identify manufacturing feasibility
Create and maintain FMA documents e.g. DFMEA, DVP&R, P‑Diagram, Boundary Diagram
Plan and manage prototype parts ordering and component/system level testing
Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job1. Complete PPAP and production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts
Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root cause of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods
Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions
Qualifications
Strong engineering, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills
Working knowledge of GD&T, quality management processes/tools and experience reading/creating engineering drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word & Power Point
Ability to work independently and demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
Some travel to suppliers or assembly plants may be required
Additional Skills
Experience performing failure analysis of mechanical systems and components
Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and experience using Minitab or similar statistical analysis tool
Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, AutoCAD & MATLAB, MagicDraw
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, metallurgy and heat treatment of steel
Basic understanding of NVH and reading/interpreting NVH data
Practical experience using commercial gear design/analysis software is a plus
Working knowledge of the Ford release systems (WERS)
Benefits 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, 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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
For more information on salary and benefits: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades GSR5‑GSR8.
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. 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.
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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In this position the automotive industry is quickly moving towards a greater number of new powertrains to meet customer and market demands. With this shift, there is an expanding need for planetary/offset layshaft gear sets and shafts for the new and unique powertrains architectures. As the engineer for transmission and driveline components, you will have the unique opportunity to own all stages of the product design, development, and release. Your work will span from design concept to full‑scale production, with an emphasis on quality, cost, weight, and functional performance.
Develop transmission and axle gear and shaft components in conjunction with powertrain systems, internal/external global manufacturing teams
Lead component design, validation and FMA
Manage prototype and production build delivery and quality
Responsibilities
Lead transmission and axle gear and shaft design and release activities for current and future applications
Lead “Team of 4” cross‑functional meetings between PD, Purchasing, Finance and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to deliver program targets
Interface with systems engineering team, Ford manufacturing plants and component suppliers to meet program objectives for quality, cost, weight, durability and NVH
Interface with CAD/CAE, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to deliver optimized designs and identify manufacturing feasibility
Create and maintain FMA documents e.g. DFMEA, DVP&R, P‑Diagram, Boundary Diagram
Plan and manage prototype parts ordering and component/system level testing
Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job1. Complete PPAP and production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts
Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root cause of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods
Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions
Qualifications
Strong engineering, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills
Working knowledge of GD&T, quality management processes/tools and experience reading/creating engineering drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word & Power Point
Ability to work independently and demonstrated track record of delivering results in a dynamic technical environment
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
Some travel to suppliers or assembly plants may be required
Additional Skills
Experience performing failure analysis of mechanical systems and components
Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and experience using Minitab or similar statistical analysis tool
Working knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, AutoCAD & MATLAB, MagicDraw
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, metallurgy and heat treatment of steel
Basic understanding of NVH and reading/interpreting NVH data
Practical experience using commercial gear design/analysis software is a plus
Working knowledge of the Ford release systems (WERS)
Benefits 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, 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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
For more information on salary and benefits: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades GSR5‑GSR8.
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. 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.
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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