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Ford Motor Company

Component Engineer

Ford Motor Company, Livonia, Michigan, us, 48153

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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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